Katchumbar Salad by Zeni

This tablecloth is actually a Syrian tablecloth that was hand-embroidered by Syrian women. I’ve put a plastic covering on top so that I never stain it. The dish I’m serving my salad in, I found at a bake sale. It’s made of porcelain and I really love porcelain. It is very versatile because I can put it into the oven, and also serve food in it. It’s actually a Japanese dish and is almost 50 years old. I don’t believe we can get these kinds of dishes now. The mango was a gift from my sister. I added the onions because I eat with colour. When something is plain, it just doesn’t excite me. ~ Zeni

Notes: Katchumbar Salad is made with julienned onions, finely chopped green chillies, cubed tomatoes with a dash of salt, a pinch of powdered red chili and a squeeze of fresh lime.