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    Simple and Fresh Papaya and Avocado Salad

    April 12, 2021 by Kyle 2 Comments

    The first time I served this Simple and Fresh Papaya and Avocado Salad was for my Cinco de Mayo Great 8 dinner in 1999 and I have continued to serve it quite often since. There are only a few ingredients and it is so fresh and vibrant in color; a fun salad to serve in the summer time or anytime!

    When serving eight people it is also good to have recipes that are somewhat easy and can be prepared ahead of time. This salad dressing can be made up to 2 weeks before serving.

    This Papaya and Avocado salad is fresh and simple to make! The dressing includes the papaya seeds which adds a delicious peppery mustard flavor.

    Most folks throw away the papaya seeds but I was surprised to find out that along with the papaya, the seeds have many health benefits and are perfect for a dressing as their flavor is a cross between mustard and a black peppercorn.

    I usually pass this dressing and let everyone add the amount they prefer.

    This Papaya and Avocado salad is fresh and simple to make! The dressing includes the papaya seeds which adds a delicious peppery mustard flavor.

    You can also serve it already drizzled on the salad and pass for those that might want more.

    Papaya, Avocado and lettuce salad on a colorful blue plate with a papaya and seeds next to the plate and a bowl of dressing next to the plate.

    Enjoy this Papaya and Avocado salad and these

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    • Give this Sicilian Salad a try, you will love it!

    Enjoy!

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    Papaya and Avocado Salad

    This Papaya and Avocado salad is fresh and simple to make! The dressing includes the papaya seeds which adds a delicious peppery mustard flavor.  Make the dressing ahead of time and chill it for several hours before serving.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Papaya Avocado Salad
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Kyle

    Ingredients

    Salad:

    • 1 head butter or red leaf lettuce
    • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
    • 1 large papaya, sliced; reserve the seeds
    • Papaya Seed Dressing

    Papaya Seed Dressing:

    • 2 Tablespoons papaya seeds, reserved from the papaya
    • ¼ to ⅓ cup sugar, start out with ¼ cup and then add more if you prefer it sweeter
    • ⅓ cup tarragon vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ¾ cup salad oil
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    Instructions

    Papaya Salad Dressing:

    • In a blender, grind the papaya seeds to a coarse ground pepper consistency. 
    • Add the remaining ingredients except the oil. 
    • Slowly add the oil and blend on high until the mixture is combined.
    • Chill for several hours to blend the flavors.

    Salad:

    • Wash the leaves and pat dry. Lay a couple leaves on each plate. 
    • Arrange the avocado and papaya on top of the lettuce.
    • Spoon 1 Tablespoon of the dressing over each salad or serve the salad dressing on the side for each guest to serve themselves.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    Gr8 Tip:
    The salad dressing can be made ahead of time and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Take the dressing out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving and stir to combine.
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    1. Kyle

      April 06, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Hi Donna! Thank you for this tip! I remember now that I gave this recipe to you decades ago 🙂 and love that you still make it! Thank you for being a Gr8 friend and for you comment!

    2. Donna

      April 05, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      I tried this recipe and it was delicious !!! I added a few red onion slices to each plate to add a little more zing and all my guests ate it up.

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