Papaya-Avocado Salad
Recipe from
Vegetarian Times
When buying ripe papayas, look for firm (not hard) fruit with a yellowish rind that has no spots or bruises.
Servings:
Serves 4
Ingredients
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4ripe papayas, dividedsee savings
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2small avocados, diced (1 cup)see savings
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1/3 cupunsalted cashews, choppedsee savings
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1/4 cupcoarsely chopped cilantro or fresh mintsee savings
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3 tablespoonsfresh lime juicesee savings
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1medium shallot, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)see savings
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1 cuppacked arugula, coarsely choppedsee savings
Directions
1.
Halve 2 papayas and scoop out seeds. Set halves aside. Peel remaining 2 papayas with vegetable peeler, then halve and scoop out seeds. Cut peeled papaya halves into 1/2-inch dice, and place in medium bowl.
2.
Add avocados, cashews, cilantro, lime juice, and shallot to diced papayas in bowl, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in arugula. Fill papaya halves with salad, and serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 252, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 162 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 19 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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