Papaya-Cucumber Salad
Serves: 4-6 as a side dish
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Inspired by: Tony Khalife, amazing musician/artist. He taught me so much about the beauty and nuances of food. This was one of those many salads that he just threw together one day because it sounded good and we had the ingredients. It has become a favorite because it balances out many of the spicy dishes I love to make, and when I’m in Mexico, which is quite often in the winter, I can easily find all the ingredients at a tiny market. It is often my contribution to potluck parties there with friends.
Ingredients – Salad:
- Papaya – 1 cup diced
- Cucumber – 1 cup diced
- Slivered almonds – 1/2 cup
- Jicama – 1 cup diced (optional)
- Avocado – ripe but firm (optional) – 1 cup diced
Ingredients – Dressing:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Spice it Up …by Karen™ (optional)
Preparation: Put all ingredients into glass bowl and toss gently (if you include avocado add this at the end). I do not normally add the spice, but this is fun if you want to add some zing.
Notes: This is an easy salad to bring to a party. Use the entire papaya with the same cucumber and almond proportions. Dice the cucumber and papaya in advance and add the almonds and dressing near serving time.