Papaya Avocado Salad
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello
2 avocados, semi-ripe
2 papayas, not too soft
3 limes
1 small red onion, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 scallions, white part only, cut thin on the bias
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
Salt and pepper

Peel and pit the avocados and slice the flesh into 10 wedges. Peel and seed the papaya and slice the flesh into 12 wedges.

Juice the limes into a non-reactive bowl, add red onion and ginger to bloom for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 salads
User Rating:4 Stars

Episode#: MO0805
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