Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe

Madhuli Ajay

July 16, 2024

2688 Ratings

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 0 M|Total: 10 M

Makes:2 Servings

Meal:Dinner

Cuisine:Continental

Cape Gooseberry also known as Rasbhari in India adds great flavour in a salad . This salad recipe is a quick and refreshing way to use the seasonal golden berries in their natural form. Sweet fresh figs pair well with the tart berries. You can also use apples or guavas. Use greens and herbs of your choice.

Did you know: Cape gooseberry is good for diabetic patients as it is rich in fructose. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins and is used for many medicinal uses.

Serve Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe along with Grilled Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe With Soy Granules and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread for a weeknight dinner.

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Did you know: Cape gooseberry is good for diabetic patients as it is rich in fructose. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins and is used for many medicinal uses.

Serve Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe along with Grilled Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe With Soy Granules and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread for a weeknight dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other recipes such as

Ingredients

For the dressing

5 Cape Gooseberries, husk removed and halved.

4 Fresh Figs, quartered

1 Onion, sliced

1 Cucumber, halved and sliced

3 Iceberg lettuce, torn

Fresh Herbs, Handful like basil, mint, chopped

2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Honey

2 Lemon juice

1/2 Lemon zest

1 Black pepper powder, (or as required)

Salt, to taste

Instructions for Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe

To begin making the Cape gooseberry salad, first make the dressing.

In a small bowl or glass jar whisk together the ingredients under’ for the dressing’, the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, black pepper powder and salt.

In a mixing/salad bowl toss together the cape gooseberries, figs, onion, cucumber and lettuce.

Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and fruits and toss the ingredients well to combine. Garnish with herbs and serve.

Serve Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe along with Grilled Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe With Soy Granules and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread for a weeknight dinner.