Papaya Mint Dressing Over Fruit Salad Recipes

FRESH FRUIT AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and dice the mango or papaya, and put in a medium bowl. Trim the strawberries' stems and half or quarter, if large. Add to the bowl of fruit. Peel and dice the kiwi, add to bowl. Peel and slice the bananas, add to bowl.
• Cut the top and bottom off the oranges just deep enough to expose the inner fruit. Following the curve of the fruit cut the skin and pith off the orange in panels. Holding the orange over the bowl cut between the membranes to free the citrus segments. Let them fall into the bowl as they are cut free. By hand, squeeze all the juice from the remaining membrane over the fruit, then discard. Repeat with the other orange.
• Lightly stir the honey and Grand Marnier, if using, into the fruit. Strip the mint leaves off the stem, tear, or chop into smaller pieces, and stir into the fruit salad. Add the berries and set aside for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Serve.
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WINTER PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel papayas; scoop out the seeds and discard. Wash the strawberries and remove the hulls.
• Slice strawberries in half, or in quarters if very large. Cut one of the papayas into 1-inch chunks and the other into long strips 1/2 inch wide.
• Squeeze lime halves over fruit, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve.

SUMMER FRUIT SALAD WITH A LEMON, HONEY, AND MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watermelon, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, pear, and grapes in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, mint, lemon zest, and honey together in a small bowl; drizzle over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

MANGO PAPAYA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, honey, lime zest, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
• Place mangos and papaya in a large bowl. Stir lime dressing again and pour over fruit. Lightly stir fruit and dressing, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

FRUIT SALAD WITH CITRUS-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine kiwifruit, honeydew, cantaloupe, and papaya in a medium bowl.
• Place sugar and remaining ingredients in a mini chopper food processor; pulse until mint is finely chopped.
• Pour sugar mixture over fruit, and stir gently to coat.

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.

MINTY PAPAYA SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl or plate, combine papaya, dragon fruit and mint leaves.
• In a medium bowl, place vinaigrette and whisk in the pulp from passion fruits until thoroughly combined.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad, distributing evenly. Sprinkle with lime juice and peanuts.
• *If dragon fruit is not available in your area, replace with prickly pear or kiwi fruit.

PAPAYA-MINT SAUCE

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)