Papaya Avocado Salad

Submitted by Chef at Large

"Just excellent."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 romaine lettuce
• 1 papaya, ripe
• 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium red onion

• Papaya Seed Dressing

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

directions

1. Wash and dry lettuce. Tear into bite sized pieces and place in salad bowl.
2. Halve and peel the papaya. Scope out the seeds and save 2 tablespoons. Slice the papaya.
3. Combine dressing ingredients and papaya seeds in a blender until the papaya seeds have the appearance of ground papper.
4. Store dressing in refrigerator.
5. Just before serving, add papaya and red onion slices to lettuse.
6. Pour dressing over salad and toss.