Papaya Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the papaya, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Then, dice the papaya flesh into bite-sized pieces. Dice the cucumber and chop the onion and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, chili flakes (adjust to your preferred level of heat), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced papaya, cucumber, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the papaya mixture.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the papaya salsa for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the salsa chilled as a flavorful accompaniment to your favorite dishes.