Recipes | October 2005

Recipe of the Month

Papaya Avocado Salad

1 head of romaine lettuce
1 ripe papaya
1 large avocado
Red onion slices

Papaya Seed Dressing:

1/4-1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. papaya seeds
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil
2 green onions, finely chopped

Directions:
Wash and dry lettuce. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in salad bowl. Halve and peel papaya. Scoop out seeds and save 2 tbsp. Slice papaya. Combine dressing ingredients in a blender until papaya seeds have the appearance of ground pepper. Store dressing in refrigerator. Just before serving, add papaya, avocado, and red onion slices to lettuce. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Recipe courtesy of "The Best of Bridge Series"