Seasonal Fruit–Herb Saladitas

Name: Seasonal Fruit–Herb Saladitas
Ingredients: 1 ripe nectarine; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil; Lime wedge; 1 small, ripe cantaloupe; 12 fresh basil leaves; 2 crisp apples; Splash of fresh lemon juice or cider vinegar; Handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley; Extra-virgin olive oil; Seeds from 1 large pomegranate; 25 fresh mint leaves; 2 fresh mangoes (or 2 cups frozen mango chunks); Fresh lime juice; 2 handfuls cilantro; Crushed red pepper

By Mollie Katzen

October 2, 2013

Vegan

The simplest saladitas in my repertoire are the ones that pair a single fruit with just one fresh herb. These are as flexible as they are easy. Extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon or lime juice, and salt and pepper are all optional. A small pile of Pickled Red Onions is always welcome on top. Make these shortly before serving.

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