Torn red leaf or radiccio lettuce
Torn Romaine lettuce
3/4 cup Finely chopped dried starfruit
1 Pear, thinly sliced
2 Bananas, such as manzano, burro or red, peeled and sliced
1 lg Orange, peeled, halved and sliced
SHERRY DRESSING
1/4 cup Salad oil
1/3 cup Dry sherry or vinegar
1 teaspoon Thinly sliced orange peel
1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice
2 teaspoon Shredded fresh ginger root
Yield: 6 servings
Arrange lettuce on a large serving platter or four salad plates. On top of lettuce arrange fruit (dip banana slices in lemon juice to prevent darkening). Place dressing ingredients in a shaker jar. Cover, shake well, drizzle over salad.
Makes 5-6 servings.