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Ruhana Ebrahim

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Interior Decorator turned Foodie!
Recreational baker-
Food Author of Oh My Cupcakes!
Mum and wife.
(Another 2 books on the way Insha Allah!)...

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Naartjie Avocado Cucumber Salad

Name: Naartjie Avocado Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Cuisine: halaal
Ingredients: 2 avocados diced (tossed in lemon juice immediately); 2 naartjies (segmented, cut in halves); 130g Checkers frilly lettuce (torn into smaller pieces); 2 cucumbers (sliced in ribbons); 1 &frasl; 2 cup sour cream; 1 &frasl; 2 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 &frasl; 4 teaspoon salt; 1 &frasl; 2 teaspoon crushed black pepper; 1 &frasl; 2 cup honey; Pinch salt; 1. Make sure to toss avocado in a little lemon juice so it does not oxidize and brown.; 2. Mix dressings separately.; 3. Toss all ingredients together, besides nuts.; 4. May place salad in a large serving bowl and place dollops of sour cream dressing over. Garnish with caramelized nuts.; 5. Serve honey dressing on the side.

By Ruhana Ebrahim - MASTER CHEF

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RECIPE

Naartjie Avocado Cucumber Salad
Rec cred: Ruhana EbrahimPic cred: @mama_taught_me_well
Ingredients:2 avocados diced (tossed in lemon juice immediately)2 naartjies (segmented, cut in halves)130g Checkers frilly lettuce (torn into smaller pieces)2 cucumbers (sliced in ribbons)Caramelized pecan nuts (store bought)
Dressing 1-1⁄2 cup sour cream1⁄2 teaspoon crushed garlic1 teaspoon sugar1⁄4 teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
Dressing 2-1⁄2 cup honeyJuice of 1 naartjiePinch salt
Method:1. Make sure to toss avocado in a little lemon juice so it does not oxidize and brown.2. Mix dressings separately.3. Toss all ingredients together, besides nuts.4. May place salad in a large serving bowl and place dollops of sour cream dressing over. Garnish with caramelized nuts.5. Serve honey dressing on the side.
My individual plating:I use a ring mould, spoon down sour cream dressing. Then top with avocadoes & nuts. I wrap a ribbon of cucumber around and skewer it closed.I top with a small bunch of frilly lettuce.Decorate the plate with naartjie segments and coiled cucumber ribbons.Serve honey dressing on the side.