Ortanique
Norma's Terrace Salad

Passion Fruit Vinaigrette Ingredients:
3 cloves roasted garlic
6 roasted shallots
1 bunch cilantro
4 tablespoons pepper
1 cup passion fruit, pureed
1 cup mirin
1 1/2 cups walnuts oil

Instructions:
In a food processor or blender, mix first four ingredients. With the machine running drizzle in the vinegar, mirin, and passion fruit puree. Mix until combined. Drizzle in walnut oil. Taste & adjust if necessary. Makes eight servings.

Citrus Marinated Hearts of Palm Ingredients:
1 pound hearts of palm, sliced
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup mirin
1 stalk lemongrass, split
1 chili pepper
1/4 cup garlic oil

Instructions:
Combined all ingredients and let marinate while you prep other ingredients (or up to 2 hours).

Salad Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced
1 large ruby red grapefruit, segmented
1 avocado, sliced
6 ounces feta, crumbled
1 lb mixed greens
8 oz candied pecans, crushed
1 cucumber, peeled into ribbons

Instructions:
Combine baby greens, mango, cucumber, hearts of palm, feta and grapefruit segments. Toss with vinaigrette to taste. Top with additional hearts of palm and crumbled candied pecans. Top with avocado. Makes eight servings.

Ortanique, 278 Miracle Mile (between Salzedo Street and Ponce de Leon Boulevard); 305-446-0828.

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