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
Total 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.
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.

