CUCUMBER-PAPAYA SALAD

Cucumber-Papaya Salad image

Provided by SharleneW

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large cucumber, peeled,seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 large papaya, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

Sprinkle cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
Rinse and pat dry.
In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles and ginger.
Add the cucumber, papaya and cilantro and toss.
Line a serving platter or 4 indivicual plates with lettuce leaves and top each with about 1/2 cup salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 305.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.6