Papaya and Vegetable Salsa

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

In a recent study of more than three dozen fruits, papaya had the highest amounts of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; This pretty, fresh-tasting salsa goes well with lowfat white or blue corn chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe papaya, halved, seeded, peeled, and finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped juicy ripe tomatoes, with juice, with or without seeds
  • ½

Method

In a medium bowl, combine the papaya, tomato, cucumber, scallion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend. Let stand at room temperature until the mixture becomes juicy, about 20 minutes. Taste and correct seasonings.