Papaya Salsa
Papaya salsa goes with everything from chips to grilled meats, chicken, fish, and tacos!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 papaya, firm but ripe.
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely minced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, or a Serrano pepper, thinly sliced, seeds and all
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the papaya. A serrated vegetable peeler works well for this kind of job. Scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into a small even dice.
- Mix the papaya with the minced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced hot pepper (if using.) Add salt and pepper to taste, and then taste to adjust any of the ingredients.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. The salsa is best enjoyed the day it is made.
Notes
Plan to make and eat this salsa the same day; the fruit doesn't hold up well overnight in the refrigerator. This is a good rule of thumb for all salsas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 · Calories: 30 kcal · Carbohydrates: 8 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 0.2 g · Saturated Fat: 0.05 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g · Sodium: 5 mg · Potassium: 138 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 603 IU · Vitamin C: 45 mg · Calcium: 16 mg · Iron: 0.3 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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