Citrus Salad with Ginger from Chef Jacques

Citrus Salad with Ginger
From Chef Jacques Haeringer
L’Auberge Chez Francois
Serves 2
This salad also makes a great dessert
2 oranges
2 small grapefruit
1 banana
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

2 tablespoons evaporated cane juice. – Using a sharp knife, cut away the outer rind and white membrane of both the oranges and grapefruits. Section the citrus by cutting along the longitudinal membranes. Peel and slice banana into 1/4 inch rounds.

Place the prepared fruit in a bowl. Add the ginger and sweetener.

Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour before serving.

Garnish with mint leaves

Variation: Sweeten with honey.

We thank Chef Jacques Haeringer for permission to repost his recipe.

Please also stop by his wonderful restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia. I believe this is the best restaurant in Northern Virginia.