A US-based research reveals watermelon to have a similar effect on the body as Viagra. Melissa D'costa picks five refreshing and innovative leafy salads combined with light-hearted fruits
A US-based research reveals watermelon to have a similar effect on the body as Viagra. Melissa D'costa picks five refreshing and innovative leafy salads combined with light-hearted fruits
FRUIT 'N' NUT COMBO
Go fruit 'n' nuts with the Pear and Rocket Salad, a crunchy affair that's prepared with cucumber and lettuce green sauce, tossed in mustard orange and honey dressing with roasted walnuts. Yum! 
For Rs 250, plus taxes
At Moshe's Restaurant, Cuffe Parade.
Call: 22161266
GRILLED FIG SALAD WITH A SPICY SPANISH TADKA
Think salad, and you immediately picture sliced tomatoes and cucumbers thrown over a bed of leafy green lettuce with a drizzle of mayo, olive oil or lime dressing. However, Olio's Grilled Figs, Chorizo and Goat Cheese salad attempts to toss things up by combining three distinct flavoursu00a0-- sweet, hot and sour. The end result is an eclectic m ufffdlange of spicy Spanish sausages that goes well with the sourness of goat cheese and the sweetness of grilled figs, making it an interesting and appetising salad.
For Rs 400, plus taxes
At Olio, Novotel Mumbai, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach.
Call: 66934444
WATERMELON GETS A TANGY TWIST
Watermelon combined with Pickeled Feta makes for a delightful summer dish. With its crumbly and salty taste, Feta goes very well with chilled watermelon. And for that extra kick on a hot summer day, it's complemented with a dash of lemon, mint and pinenuts.
For Rs 210
At Pali Village Cafe, Pali Naka, Bandra (W).
Call: 26050401
HOT THAI RAW PAPAYA SALAD
Som tam is a spicy Thai salad made from shredded raw papaya, and is derived from a traditional dish in Laos called Tam Mak Hoong. It's generally prepared with crabs or prawns, but you can also opt to have it in its vegetarian avtaar. Raw papaya, cherry tomatoes, long beans, Thai chilli, garlic and prawns form the base ingredients of this famous Thai salad where hot, sweet, sour and salty flavours have a wild party in a bowl.
For Rs 650, plus taxes
At Four Seasons Hotel, 114 Dr E Moses Road, Worli.
Call: 24818001
COOL CUCUMBER MEETS CRUNCHY POMEGRANATE
Chilled Cucumber with Pomegranate, Dill and Yoghurt Dressing salad is just what the doctor ordered, to beat the relentless heat. The cucumber mixed with yoghurt works well with the dill and sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, not only adds colour to the dish but also gives it a sweet and crunchy texture.
For Rs 600
At JW Marriott, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu.
Call: 66933000
Other salads you can try
Jamun Xplosion (Rs 380)
At: Courtyard by Marriott, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (E).
Call: 61369999
Grape and Goat Cheese Salad OR Green Apple and Feta Salad (Rs 325, plus taxes)
At: Olive Bar and Kitchen, Mahalaxmi.
Call: 40859595
Fresh Fruit Minestrone Salad (Rs 350, plus taxes)
At: blueFROG, D/2, Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel.
Call: 61586158
WATERMELON, GRAPES AND COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD (Rs 250, plus taxes)
At: Ramada Plaza Palm Grove, Juhu Beach
Call: 26112323
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