Papaya-Watercress Salad
Notes: Ellie Stepo of Kailua, Hawaii, uses local fruit to make this colorful salad. If desired, reserve some of the peppery seeds from the papayas to use in the dressing.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In the center of a wide, shallow bowl, mound papayas, surround with watercress, and arrange onion slices on top.
Step 2
2
In a small bowl, mix vinegar, honey, poppy seed, mint, and coriander; pour over papaya salad. To serve, mix gently and add salt to taste.
Ingredients
3 cups diced (about 3/4 in.) peeled, seeded firm-ripe papayas (about 1 lb. total)
5 cups (about 1/2 lb.) watercress sprigs, rinsed and crisped
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion such as Maui, Walla Walla, or Vidalia
1/4 cup white or red balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon poppy seed or papaya seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt
Directions
Step 1
1
In the center of a wide, shallow bowl, mound papayas, surround with watercress, and arrange onion slices on top.
Step 2
2
In a small bowl, mix vinegar, honey, poppy seed, mint, and coriander; pour over papaya salad. To serve, mix gently and add salt to taste.
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