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Papaya-Watercress Salad





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Makes 6 servings

Notes: Ellie Stepo of Kailua, Hawaii, uses local fruit to make this colorful salad. If desired, reserve some of the peppery seeds from the papayas to use in the dressing.

 3 cups diced (about 3/4 in.) peeled, seeded firm-ripe papayas (about 1 lb. total)
 5 cups (about 1/2 lb.) watercress sprigs, rinsed and crisped
 1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion such as Maui, Walla Walla, or Vidalia
 1/4 cup white or red balsamic vinegar
 1 tablespoon honey
 1 tablespoon poppy seed or papaya seeds
 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  Salt
Step 1
1

In the center of a wide, shallow bowl, mound papayas, surround with watercress, and arrange onion slices on top.

Step 2
2

In a small bowl, mix vinegar, honey, poppy seed, mint, and coriander; pour over papaya salad. To serve, mix gently and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 21mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 1.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.