TOMATO PAPAYA SALAD

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I made this recipe last summer after I saw the colourful summer tomatoes. I love papaya and find it a great ingredient. My wife likes mango more (I try not to fault her on that) and this salad works with mango as well. While pretty much all tomatoes are available year round, I find the fresh, summer grown tomatoes are key for the full flavour. Smell your tomatoes! If they don't smell like a tomato, they ain't going to taste like one.

Provided by whatscooking

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large papayas or 2 -3 small papayas, seeded and diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes (or grape, or strawberry, etc.)
1 beefsteak tomato, seeded and diced, any liquid reserved
1 orange tomatoes, seeded and diced, any liquid reserved
1 yellow tomatoes, seeded and diced, any liquid reserved
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pint baby bocconcini, drained
1 -2 tablespoon black sesame seed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, good quality
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine and toss the first eight ingredients (include any reserved juices).
  • Using a dry skillet, toast the black sesame seeds until they are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the seeds have cooled, add the seeds and olive oil to the tomato mixture and season to taste. Let salad sit for an hour before serving for the flavours to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 25, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 3

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