Ricardo had an article about exotic fruits in one of his magazines and the Dragon Fruit/Pithaya had always interested me..But I wanted to think of something to make with it~
Illumination!
A salad! I love fruits in my salads..especially w/ a sweeter salad dressing..
The exterior of the Pithaya is gorgeous..but the interior is just as pretty..it looks like sushi:) Or poppy seeds..
So the perfect salad dressing to me..was a Poppy Seed Dressing~
La Recette~ One of many~
Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar..you can do less..
1 teaspoon mustard powder..I add more..
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil(Lightly flavored)
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions
Blend with hand blender the sugar, mustard, salt, vinegar, , oil and then add poppy seeds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.I often increase the mustard and I leave out the onion as you see.. because I like to just add fresh spring green onions~
The Star is the fruit~It could be called Starfruit also~
It's guest worthy~♥
I'm glad you got a taste of Dragon fruit. :) Wait till you try the Vietnamese ones ... they are the same except the white part is in a brilliant shade of ruby! If I could ship some to you ...
ReplyDeleteI noticed Dragon fruit yesterday in the grocery store. Now I'm tempted to buy one just to make your gorgeous salad.
ReplyDeleteGosh what a gorgeous salad. I have always been curious as to the taste of this fruit.
ReplyDeleteJu I will look for a Vietnamese one the next time we are in our specialty shop..Thank you for telling me..
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice for company too..It's not a fruit with an overpowering taste..so most will approve.:)
Those pictures are just too perfect.... I have never tried them!!!! What does it taste like I wonder>and I must find out about this RIcardo you mention all the time... so cool!
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you and Ricardo to make such a beautiful fruit come to life!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Margaret B
Gorgeous! I don't think I've ever seen a more unusual or beautiful salad. Perfection, M! xo
ReplyDeleteit is gorgeous and very photogenic~ oh wait, its the eye of the shooter that makes things so perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh Monique!! I had a young Vietnamese girl as a training client last year and we invited her to our Thanksgiving. She brought me some Dragonfruit from an Asian market and it was wondrous! I've never heard it referred to as Pithaya, but I will be searching it out at the market next week. Your salad looks amazing!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
Spectacular....I will look for one!
ReplyDeleteMonique, everything about your spirit is so soothingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I've ever seen a more beautiful fruit! I love the pretty speckled flesh and the beautiful red exterior. How perfect for a lovely salad bowl.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful fruit Monique. You surely did the fruit justice with this recipe just showcasing its beauty and deliciousness.
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful! My compliments.
ReplyDeleteJe n'ai jamais goûté.
ReplyDeleteI'm on the lookout now for a Dragon fruit so I can make your gorgeous salad. The speckles are so cute.
ReplyDeleteSam
I'm hoping to score some of this fruit the next time I go to my favorite specialty store. They have a wonderful selection of exotic fruits so I may have some luck.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous salad. Only you could take such gorgeous photos, M. Beautifully done -
I promise you..this fruit? Delivers on it's own♥
ReplyDeleteGo for it..and show me:)
Bonjour Monique, je n'ai jamais goûté à ce fruits mais à voir ta salade ça me donne le goût. Tout comme toi j'adore ajouter des fruits à mes salades, j'ai l'impression d'avoir l'été dans mon assiette.
ReplyDeletePasse une belle journée.
Josée xx
I don't know this fruit, but will look for it. Such a beautiful addition to a salad!
ReplyDeleteI usually don't talk out loud while blogging...
ReplyDeleteBut when my eyes beheld the fruit cut in half...
I heard the words"It's Beautiful" spill out.
It's is a gorgeous fruit.
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...
What an interesting fruit -- I've never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteI've seen this in our fancy fruit & veg shop and thought it was gorgeous but didn't know what to do with it! Beautiful! So is it eaten raw with this lovely dressing? And I am always mesmerized by your beautiful, dreamy photographs.
ReplyDeleteYour fotos are just stunning Monique!
ReplyDeletethe fruit does looks exotic. Its out of this world even for us! its strange shape n design, its colour and the inside is just as fascinating. glad u discovered it.
btw Monique do drop by. I have a giveaway on my blog and its really pretty. I know u have lots of beautiful things in your home but one more wouldnt hurt! Its only for North Americans so I really have to let all my NA friends know since ive been off the blog for a while and less are visiting. I hope u come by. :)
I saw carts full of dragon fruits at the Vietnamese market and should have bought some! That salad is a splendid idea plus it looks so refined and dainty!
ReplyDeletefantastique, il est très bon!!!
ReplyDeleteta salade j'adore:)
What a pretty fruit! I've never seen one before.
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire & educate, Monique! I've never heard of nor seen this fruit, Dragon Fruit/Pithaya, before. I would love to taste it & will certainly keep an eye out for it.
ReplyDeleteThe photographs are imaginative & polished...you are a virtuoso with your camera. BRAVO & ENCORE~ENCORE!!
Saw your profile on another page. Glad I read your informative and well-written blog. Look foraward to following you here. Have a great day! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHello Monique. you know, I'd never seen, nor heard of pithaya!! you made me discover something new and so beautiful, and now I hope to find it for taste. Thanks and a kisses
ReplyDeleteDani
Pithaya is a new fruit to me...I don't think I have ever seen it. It's truly gorgeous inside AND out! What does it taste like?
ReplyDeleteShall I look for it in Asian markets? Or Whole Foods?
OH what fun! I've seen Dragon Fruit in my market but have never bought one! Hmmmmm.....
ReplyDeleteDragon fruits! I love it! You have done a fab job with the salad and photos. Love!
ReplyDeleteMy SIL told me about this fruit a few years ago. Making it into a salad is a great idea! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteCara Monique,
ReplyDeleteIn this part of Italy we rather find local fruit (Rome is a metropolis, of course). Since I love to mix salad and vegs with fruit, I will translate your savoury recipe. Your photo is far too tempting - and innovative (AS USUAL!). Bacione, Ingrid in Umbria
Have a nice day..Hope you find it and enjoy~
ReplyDeleteI've looked at this fruit a million times, why haven't I tried it? I will now! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAs always, beautiful pics! Your amazing!
Pam
A pink and green salad...so exotic and beautiful. I haven't (knowingly) seen it, but will be on the lookout for it now. You have such a knack for knowing exactly what to put with something...for taste and visual beauty.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll make it for a treat just for me :-)
Thanks!
What a stunning and interesting fruit! I have never tasted this before, but your salad looks so fresh and bright I cannot wait to find and use some!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful salad! How unique.
ReplyDeleteFirst time on your beautiful Blog. Love your styling and photography.
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