How to Make Mexican Green Papaya Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to add some zest to your next meal, then this Mexican Green Papaya Salad is the perfect choice. This salad is a delicious, healthy and easy-to-make dish that is bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors.

Green papaya is a versatile tropical fruit that is commonly used in Southeast Asian and Latin American cuisine. It's known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor, which makes it a great base for salads. In this recipe, the green pa...

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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 (Optional)
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    168 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 433mg