Savory Papaya Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh arugula leaves
- 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
- 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel the papaya, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Then, cut the papaya flesh into bite-sized pieces or cubes. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Place fresh arugula leaves on the big plate, and evenly spread the papaya pieces, sliced cucumber and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime or lemon juice, olive oil (or coconut oil), honey, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes (if you want a touch of heat). The dressing should have a sweet and tangy balance.
- Drizzle the dressing over the papaya, cucumber, arugula, and onion in the salad plate. Gently toss the salad ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing.
- Finish the salad by garnishing it with chopped roasted peanuts. Enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the papaya cucumber salad for about 15 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become even more refreshing.