papaya green salad by Csweihe
Category: Salads

This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet.


Ingredients:
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1/2 a medium papaya, seeds scooped (reserve 1 tsp seeds),
enough mixed spring greens for 4 salad bowls.
1 TBS julienne fresh basil
1 red pepper cut in strips
About a 1/4c paper thin sliced red onion (more if you prefer)
1/3 cup hot spicey pumpkin seeds.
peppery

Citrus Dressing:
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 orange juice
1/2 cup light oil
1 clove garlic mashed and chopped
reserved papaya seeds(ground in a spice mill...or lots of course ground black pepper)
cayenne,paprika, sea salt to taste.


Instructions:
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Mix greens, red peppers, onions with 1/2 the dressing. Plate, and top with papaya chunks and pumpkin seeds. pass the dressing for more if needed.


Additional comments:
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Papaya is a warming fruit so it goes well with sweet/hot.

The seeds have a black pepper taste and are good for digestion.



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