African House Salad – Mara

Recipe: African House Salad – The Mara, Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida features African-inspired fare, American favorites and breakfast.

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Recipe - African House Salad - The Mara - Animal Kingdom Lodge

Course

Appetizer, Side

Cuisine

African

location

Animal Kingdom Lodge, Resorts, The Mara

Prep Time

20 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots julienne
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper strips
• 1/8 cup fennel julienne
• 1/4 cup sweet potato julienne
• 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
• 1 cup lentils cooked
• Grilled chicken strips optional

Ginger-soy dressing:

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup safflower oil

Course Appetizer, Side Cuisine African location Animal Kingdom Lodge, Resorts, The Mara Prep Time 20 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped 1/4 cup carrots julienne 1/4 cup red bell pepper strips 1/8 cup fennel julienne 1/4 cup sweet potato julienne 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced 1 cup lentils cooked Grilled chicken strips optional Ginger-soy dressing: 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup safflower oil

Instructions

1. In a medium-size bowl, combine lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, fennel, sweet potatoes, red onions and lentils.
2. In another bowl, combine, ground ginger, garlic, coriander, sugar, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Whisk until well blended. While constantly whisking, add oil in a slow, steady stream.
3. Ladle some of the dressing over the vegetables and lentils. Add chicken, if desired. Toss ingredients with tongs and divide among serving plates. Add additional dressing to taste.