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The Journey to Your Table – Baptist Health South Florida

Papaya Avocado Salad

Papaya fruit, seeds and leaves are edible

Papaya Avocado Salad

Green papaya salad is popular in Asia, but this version uses ripe fruit and jicama, a native Mexican vine with a crunchy root.

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup red onion, minced
  • 1 large, ripe Florida avocado, cut in 1-inch dice
  • 1 large, ripe papaya, seeded and peeled, cut in 1-inch dice
  • 1 jicama, cut into 1-inch dice
  • Juice from 2 juicy limes
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients and mix gently. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 6  The salad comes together as quickly as it takes you to cut up the fruits and vegetables. 

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