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Papaya Salad Recipe

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Tropical papaya is tossed with an easy homemade vinaigrette and sprinkled with lime juice for a light and refreshing salad. Try substituting cantaloupe for half of the papaya for a sweeter twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups peeled, seeded, and grated green papayas
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Preparation:

Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl by combining the oil, wine vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Combine the papaya and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and lime juice.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe Source: French Caribbean Cuisine by Stephanie Ovide (Hippocrene Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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