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Slivers Mango, papaya and romaine lettuce garnished with red chilli slices on a black plate.

MANGO AND PAPAYA SALAD WITH GINGER AND LIME VINAIGRETTE

A delicious salad that offers a whole lot of healthy benefits that your body needs the most. very easy to make and guarantee it will not be the first to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino, South East Asia
Calories: 49
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small-medium green or mid ripe but firm Papaya
  • 1 large Mango, green or mid ripe but firm
  • ¼ cup Cilantro leaves, packed
  • 10 10 Mint leaves, torn
  • 1 Red chili, thinly sliced
  • Romain lettuce to serve
vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoon Ginger, grated or finely minced
  • 1 large Lime, zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Kaffir lime leaf, thinly sliced (if available) or 2 tablespoons grated lemongrass (optional)
  • 1 large Garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 sprigs Cilantro leaves and stems, chopped
  • 10 Mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Thai chili (optional), chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Palm sugar or Brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon taste

Equipment

  • Food processor, but optional

Method
 

  1. Half the papaya, scoop the seeds out and peel. Using a knife and chopping board or mandoline, julienne, or shred the papaya. Peel and shred the mango, the same size as the papaya. (don't forget there's a big flat stone at the center) Place in a large bowl and add the cilantro, mint and chili slices if using.
Vinaigrette
  1. Using a food processor, Place all the ingredients except salt. Process until smooth, taste, and add salt if necessary, add extra sugar or lime juice according to your taste. It should taste a little spicy, sweet and sour.
  2. Using pestle and mortar, add the herbs and ground pepper; muddle until they're all fully incorporated turning into a paste. Transfer to a small lidded jar, add the rest of the ingredients and shake until all the ingredients are infused together.
assembly
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette into the bowl of papaya and mango and toss coating every strand. Line a leaf of lettuces, followed by papaya and mango salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!