TROPICAL FUSION SALAD WITH SPICY TORTILLA RIBBONS

Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons image

Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make the tortilla strips with your pizza cutter-so easy! -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled papaya
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
Cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, cilantro, orange juice, peppers, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, sugar and salt., Place tortilla strips on a greased baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chili pepper. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Top salad with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 9g protein.