African Fruit Salad II

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Description

This salad or comparable greens and fruit combinations are served in all parts of Africa. The salad is ideal for a group of women on any occasion and men also appreciate it on a hot day. It is especially appropriate for a weekend or outdoor luncheon.

Ingredients

2 quarts raw has-ingredient::spinach
2 quarts has-ingredient::romaine lettuce
1 quart has-ingredient::chicory
1 quart has-ingredient::lettuce
fresh has-ingredient::pineapple cut in fingers, about 3 per bowl
fresh has-ingredient::mango in strips, about 2-3 per bowl
has-ingredient::avocado, dipped in has-ingredient::lemon juice and cut in strips
fresh has-ingredient::coconut, cut in thin slices
has-ingredient::oranges (California type), thinly sliced with skins left on
has-ingredient::bananas, cut in chunks
has-ingredient::mayonnaise
chopped has-ingredient::peanuts (or coconut)
1 pint-basket has-ingredient::strawberries or any Berries in season.

Lime Dressing:

4 has-ingredient::limes
1 quart mayonnaise.
1 cup has-ingredient::whipped cream
2 Tbs. has-ingredient::sugar
few drops has-ingredient::green vegetable coloring

Directions

In a 2-gallon bowl: Stem, Wash, and Tear into medium-sized pieces: 2 quarts RAW spinach, 2 quarts ROMAINE, 1 quart chicory and 1 quart lettuce.
Fill the bowls with the mixture of greens.
Use any flesh fruits, coconut, and chopped peanuts in combinations like this:
FRESH pineapple cut in fingers, about 3 per bowl;
FRESH mango in strips, about 2-3 per bowl;
Avocado, dipped in lemon juice and cut in strips;
FRESH coconut, cut in thin slices;
Oranges (California type), thinly sliced with skins left on;
Bananas, cut in chunks, thinly coated with Mayonnaise and dipped in CHOPPED peanuts (or coconut);
And 1 pint-basket strawberries or any Berries in season.
Arrange the fruits attractively in the individual salad bowls or in one large bowl.
Serve with lime DRESSING: Grate: 4 limes, and add grated rinds with their juice to 1 quart Mayonnaise. Fold in: 1 cup whipped cream sweetened with 2 Tbs. Sugar and a few drops GREEN VEGETABLE COLORING.