MEXICAN GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

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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.

Provided by winnipegkaty

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

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
salt to taste
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

Steps:

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 : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 313.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g