Bahamas - Papaya, Mango & Avocado Salad
By
Baby Kato
@BabyKato
9
Papayas, Mangoes and Avocados are all at their peak season during the summertime, which makes this salad a perfect meal for the hot steamy days and nights of summer.
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Ingredients
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·2 mangoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
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·2 avocados, peeled and sliced
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·1 large papaya, peeled, seeded (reserve seeds) and cut into 8 wedges
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·4 cups mesclun spring greens
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·6 oz. papaya seed vinaigrette
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·4 oz. toasted cashews, chopped (peanuts or macadamia nuts
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PAPAYA SEED VINAIGRETTE
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·½ cup fresh papaya seeds
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·1 cup papaya nectar
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·1 cup rice wine vinegar
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·¼ cup dijon mustard
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·1/8 cup fresh lime juice
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·2 tbsp. rough chopped shallots
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·1 tsp creole seasoning
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·½ tsp kosher salt
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·3 oz. extra virgin olive oil
How to Make Bahamas - Papaya, Mango & Avocado Salad
- Fruit:
Peel, seed and slice fruit as directed. - Mix greens with 2 ounces of the vinaigrette and divide into four portions, mounding in the center of 4 plates.
- Surround with sliced fruit, alternating.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the fruit, and top with chopped cashews.
- Papaya Seed Vinaigrette:
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until well puréed. - Refrigerate until needed.