Have you had the chance to watch my new recipe video for this Papaya Avocado Salsa with Lime Ginger Dressing yet? Today, I am sharing the written version of this colorful recipe so you can try it too! You can watch the video here. Papaya is really high in lycopene, which is known to fight cancer and boost our immune system. It is also especially rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Don’t throw away the seeds, because they are extremely nutritious & they add a really special touch to this salsa. You can also add them for presentation. The seeds are very high in protein, healthy fats and essential minerals such as calcium & magnesium. They will boost your digestion and protect your gut from bad bacteria & all kinds of parasites. Top this Papaya Avocado Salsa with fresh mint or cilantro and your sweet Mexican meal is ready to be devoured ☺
Papaya Avocado Salsa with Lime Ginger Dressing
SERVES: 2-4 people
EQUIPMENT: large + small mixing bowl, cutting board, chef knife
INGREDIENTS:
Lime Ginger Dressing
¼ cup of lime juice
¼ cup of water
2 tablespoons of date paste
1 tablespoon of ginger, grated (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon of Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large pinches of cayenne pepper
Papaya Avocado Salsa
2 large cucumbers, diced
½ big papaya, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons of sweet onion, finely shredded
1 ripe avocado, diced
DIRECTIONS:
Lime Ginger Dressing
Combine lime juice, water, date pasta, ginger, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
Papaya Avocado Salsa
- Combine cucumber, papaya, red bell pepper and sweet onion in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and mix well with a rubber spatula or spoon.
- Add the diced avocado on top to prevent it from turning into a mash.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro, mint or parsley.
JULIE’S TIPS & TRICKS:
This papaya avocado salsa will last for about 3 days in the refrigerator, but I would advise you to only add the avocado to the part that you will be eating right away because the avocado will loose most of its flavor in the fridge.
Now I would love to hear from you! Do you have a favorite Mexican dish you would like me to create a healthy raw vegan version of? Let me know by posting a comment down below.
