BIG ISLAND GREENS WITH PAPAYA DRESSING

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fresh lime
1 papaya, peeled, sliced, and seeds removed and reserved
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups mixed fresh greens, soaked in salt water to remove grit, rinsed and dried in a salad spinner
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, microwave lime in a small bowl to release essential oils, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Through the feed opening of a running blender add, 1 at a time, the papaya, papaya seeds, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and juice from the microwaved lime. (Note: If you squeeze the lime with the sliced side against your palm, the seeds are likely to stay in the rind.) Then with the blender still running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream. Please note that the edible papaya seeds lend a wonderful mustard-y taste to the dressing, but are coarse in texture. If you find the texture to be too coarse for you, strain the dressing before use.
  • Toss the greens and cilantro with enough of the dressing to coat, serving additional dressing on the side.

Isaac Davison
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This recipe is a keeper! The papaya dressing is incredible - it's sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. The greens are cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors is just amazing. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


LH hamzayt
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook greens, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The papaya dressing is a great twist on the traditional vinaigrette. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dave Klinedinst
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. The papaya dressing adds a nice tangy flavor that helps to balance out the bitterness of the greens. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


James Okallo
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This recipe has quickly become a favorite in my household. The papaya dressing is so unique and flavorful, and the greens are always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Samikhan Khan
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This recipe was a fail. The greens were tough and the dressing was bland. I won't be making this again.


Awais Sattar
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The papaya dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the greens were cooked perfectly. I'll try making this recipe again with a different dressing.


Haneef Raja
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great! The papaya dressing was delicious, and the greens were tender and flavorful. My family loved it!


Khalid Nadeem
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The papaya dressing was a nice touch. The greens were slightly bitter, but the dressing helped to balance that out. Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe.


Kathy Hopkins
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I'm not usually a fan of greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The papaya dressing was amazing, and the greens were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jiwan Khabra
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This recipe was an absolute hit! The papaya dressing was a revelation - tangy, sweet, and perfectly balanced. The greens were cooked to perfection, still retaining a bit of their crunch. This dish is definitely going into my regular rotation.