French Fruit Salad
From The Boston cooking-school cook book (1927).
A historical recipe
The Boston cooking-school cook book, by Fannie Merritt Farmer (1927).
France
Known as a French recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
- Raw egg. Raw or lightly cooked egg carries a risk, above all for children, older people, anyone pregnant or unwell.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Pineapple
High in vitamin C · 59 mg per 100 g, 73% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in manganese · 0.9 mg per 100 g, 43% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
1 more authorised claims
- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Pineapple, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- 2 oranges 12 English walnut meats 3 bananas 1 head lettuce 4 pound Malaga grapes French Dressing (p.
- 456) or rs Cream Mayonnaise (p.
- 462) ‘ Pare oranges and remove pulp separately from each section.
- Peel bananas and cut in 14-inch slices.
- Remove skins and seeds from grapes.
- Break walnut meats in pieces.
- Mix prepared ingredients with dressing and arrange on lettuce leaves.
- Hungarian Fruit Salad 2 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained French Fruit Dressing (p.
- 457) or 1 cup banana slices Cream Mayonnaise (p.
- 462) 1 cup tangerine sections - Lettuce Mix fruit and dressing.
- Arrange on lettuce.
- Sprinkle with paprika or few gratings of nutmeg.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Chef's knife
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Vegetable peeler
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Colander