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Papaya Salsa Recipe

☀️ Brighten your summer grilling with this vibrant Papaya Salsa! Sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing, this 10-minute recipe is the perfect complement to grilled fish (ahi tuna and swordfish are amazing!), chicken, or even tacos. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 174.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.2 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Papaya Salsa

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How to Make Papaya Salsa

  1. Peel, halve, and remove the seeds from 1 ripe papaya.
  2. Coarsely chop the papaya.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped papaya, 1/2 red onion (finely chopped), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced), the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or salt to your preference.
  6. Serve immediately over grilled fish (ahi tuna or swordfish are excellent choices!), grilled chicken, or your favorite grilled protein.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g

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