Georgies Mango Papaya Salad 9 Food

GEORGIE'S MANGO PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Place half of the mango and half of the papaya into the container of a food processor or blender along with balsamic vinegar. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, and cook stirring constantly until lightly browned. Add brown sugar, and stir to coat. Remove from heat, and pour candied almonds onto a piece of waxed paper, separating any clumps. Set aside to cool.
• Just before serving, place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Cube remaining mango and papaya halves, and toss gently with avocado and lettuce. Drizzle the pureed fruit over the salad and lightly salt. Sprinkle with candied almonds, and serve immediately.

MANGO, PINEAPPLE & PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the papaya, cut them in half, and scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes and place in a bowl.
• Peel the mango.
• Stand the fruit, stem end up with a narrow side toward you.
• Position a sharp knife about 1 inch from the stem on one side and cut down the length of the fruit, just missing the large pit.
• Repeat on the other side of the pit.
• Cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes.
• Add to the bowl.
• Lay the pineapple on its side and cut shallow furrows in the flesh to remove the eyes.
• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into quarters, cut away tough core, and cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes.
• Add to the bowl.
• Pour the lime juice over the fruit; sprinkle with the mint, and turn gently to coat, then serve.
• The salad may be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.

MANGO-PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix fruits well; sprinkle with the coconut and slivered almonds; chill.
• In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
• Top the salad with the dressing just before serving.

MANGO, PAPAYA, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mango, papaya, cucumber and red onion in a bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, rind, mustard and honey. Slowly whisk in oil. Stir in poppyseeds and mint. Toss with fruit, cucumber, and red onion.
• Lay watercress on a platter and top with salad.
• Great served with spicy chicken.