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Mexican Green Papaya Salad Recipe
Mexican green papaya salad takes the crisp crunchiness typically found in Asian, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes and adapts it with Mexican flavors for unique fusion creation. This innovative approach demonstrates how ingredients can cross cultural boundaries while the crisp texture provides appealing contrast to traditional Mexican preparations. The fusion concept creates exciting new flavor combinations while respecting both culinary traditions.
Green papaya is usually found in Asian, Vietnamese, and Thai salads and dishes. I’ve taken the crisp crunchiness of green papaya and given it a Mexican/Tex-Mex twist! My kids love it when I use a bit less cilantro and chili powder.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
Dressing:
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste (Optional)
salt to taste
Salad:
1 green papaya, peeled and shredded
2 cups cold cooked black beans
1 cup cold cooked corn
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
Directions
Blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Toss shredded papaya, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 168 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 27g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 168 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Sodium 314mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 6g | 13% |
| Vitamin C 39mg | 44% |
| Calcium 50mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 433mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
