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Avocado-Papaya Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing

Avocado-Papaya Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing is built on Mexican Papaya Ripe But Still Firm, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Rice Vinegar, Honey, and Sweet Spanish Paprika. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 3 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2/3 cup
• Freshly Ground Pepper
• 2 cup
• 2
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cut papaya in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Remove seeds, reserving 2 tablespoons for the dressing.

3. 3

   Cut the papaya halves in quarters.

4. 4

   Cut the fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

5. 5

   Set aside or refrigerate.

6. 6

   Place the the papaya seeds, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, paprika, salt and cumin in a blender.

7. 7

   Blend, slowly adding the olive oil, until smooth and thickened.

8. 8

   There will be little black flecks from the seeds.

9. 9

   To serve, dress the greens with a couple of tablespoons of dressing.

10. 10

    Place in center of 4 to 6 salad plates. Alternate slices of papaya and avocado across the greens. Sprinkle on a few toasted nuts.