Summer fresh vegetable and fruit salad recipe by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Give this refreshing healthy salad recipe a try to beat the heat.

Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : April 10, 2017 10:41 AM IST

Experiencing loss of appetite is quite common in this hot weather. Just a look at gravies or curries can make you feel warmer and full. But you obviously need to eat and drink lots of water to stay healthy. Salads, raw vegetables, fruits are an ideal option to keep you light yet full during summers. This tangy and spicy fresh fruit and vegetable salad by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is just apt for the weather. Here are 9 fruits you must have this summer. The goodness of citrus fruits, cooling cucumbers and low calorie capsicum make it a healthy option too. The ingredients have digestive properties and are rich in antioxidants too. The high water content of grapes helps eliminate toxins and also keeps you hydrated. Grapes are also beneficial in boosting immunity. You can add a few other fruits or vegetables as per your taste to. Avoid heavy dressings as just lime juice and chat masala work perfectly with the sweet and tangy flavours in this salad. You can also add these 8 vegetables to your diet to beat the summer heat. Here s the recipe: Ingredients:

2 apples, diced
2 oranges, sliced
10-12 green grapes, cut in halves
10-12 black grapes, cut in halves
1 green capsicum, sliced
1 cucumber, diced
1 tomatoes, sliced
1 spring onions, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
2 tbsp lime juice

Method:

Add lime juice to apple slices while preparing the other ingredients.
Chop all the vegetables and fruits at the time of preparation.
You can deseed the tomatoes to avoid extra water content in the salad. Remove the skin and seeds from orange segments carefully.
In a salad bowl, mix all the fruits and vegetables. Sprinkle the chat masala powder, salt and olive oil. Toss and mix it well. Serve chilled.

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