Tuesday's Salad full of grace

An Inspiration from 1909, Portugese born but raised in Brazil samba singer and actress, Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha, aka Carmen Miranda.

Known for her iconic image of colorful outfits and fruit bedecked headgear, the lady in the tutti frutti hat performed in a 1945 film, "The Gang's All Here". She became a household name in the US and the highest paid female performer during World War II.

Mango & Guava Salad

Ingredients:

Unripe Mango - grated

Seedless Guava - grated

Mint leaves - chopped

Coriander (cilantro) - chopped

Salad greens

Dressing:

Pound or blend together:

Shallots

Tomato

chili (optional)

Dried prawns - pound finely and grill till golden brown

Add to the above:

Fresh Lime juice

Olive oil

Bragg Liquid Aminos

Honey or brown sugar for taste

By MarieC1