Minty Papaya Salad With Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Food

PAPAYA SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend the sugar, the salt, the mustard, and the vinegar until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream and blend the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the onion and the reserved papaya seeds and blend the dressing until the papaya seeds are the consistency of ground pepper. The dressing keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks.

PAPAYA MINT DRESSING OVER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine papaya, nectar, vinegar, ginger and sugar, and blend until smooth. With motor running, pour in olive oil in slow, steady stream until incorporated. Pour into a bowl, stir in mint and refrigerate, covered until ready to use. Pour over fresh fruit and garnish with mint leaves.

PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in the blender or food processor.
• Blend until smooth and emulsified. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper.
• Use right away or refrigerate in a lidded mason jar for up to 1 week.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. For dressing, combine oil, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and pepper in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until combined. Place in an airtight jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 2. Use a small sharp knife to peel grapefruit and oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Section fruit and place in a large bowl. Add grapes and pomegranate seeds, if desired.
• 3. To serve, toss with dressing. Line a large bowl with torn lettuce and top with fruit mixture. Makes 12 servings.
• Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate dressing up to 3 days. Store prepared fruit mixture, covered, in refrigerator up to 4 hours.

ASIAN FRUIT SALAD WITH PAPAYA-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Spoon fruit into 6 small bowls or goblets. Drizzle Papaya-Mint Sauce over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with mint.

PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well.

FRESH FRUIT WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fruit over lettuce; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.