Papaya-Avocado Salad
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 1 ripe papayaabout 1 pound
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2cups endive leaves or mixed baby greens
  • Chopped macadamia nutslightly toasted if desired
  • PAPAYA-SEED DRESSING
  • 3-4tablespoons fresh papaya seeds
  • 1/3cup rice vinegar
  • 2tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4cup organic canola or other vegetable oil
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/8teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3tablespoons chopped Maui or white onion
Instructions
  1. Cut papaya in half and remove seeds; don’t discard seeds. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender; blend on high until papaya seeds are about the size of ground black pepper.
  2. Peel papaya and cut flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut avocado in half; remove pit and peel, and dice flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss papaya, avocado, and green onions with dressing to taste. Serve over endive leaves or mixed greens, garnished with nuts if desired.