MEXICAN WATERMELON & PAPAYA SALAD WITH TEQUILA VINAIGRETTE

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A wonderful Mexican recipe from Food and Wine, May 2008 edition. Light, healthy and vegetarian too.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 cups papayas, peeled seeded and cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons
2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons
2 cups jicama, peeled and cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons
5 ounces spring mix greens
1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice and vinegar with the tequila. Whisk in the olive oil and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Add the papaya, watermelon, jicama and greens and toss well.
  • Add the avocado and toss gently.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.6

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