Best 8 Caribbean Papaya Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a dish that's both refreshing and flavorful, then Caribbean papaya salad is the perfect recipe for you. This vibrant and tangy salad is a staple of Caribbean cuisine, with variations found throughout the region. Made with fresh papaya, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAPAYA AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 4 salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 avocados, semi-ripe
2 papayas, not too soft
3 limes
1 small red onion, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 scallions, white part only, cut thin on the bias
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and pit the avocados and slice the flesh into 10 wedges. Peel and seed the papaya and slice the flesh into 12 wedges.
  • Juice the limes into a non-reactive bowl, add red onion and ginger to bloom for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

PAPAYA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces palm sugar
2 1/2 ounces fish sauce
6 ounces green beans
12 Thai bird chiles
6 cloves garlic
6 ounces lime juice
30 ounces shredded papaya
36 cherry tomatoes, halved
6 ounces peanuts, ground

Steps:

  • Heat a pot over medium-low heat. Add the palm sugar and fish sauce and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool.
  • Add the green beans, chiles and garlic to a mortar and pestle; crush to the texture of a fine mince. Add to a serving bowl along with the shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, chilled palm sugar sauce and lime juice; mix well. Garnish with peanuts and serve.

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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Cucumber can replace the green papaya in this salad.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 Thai green chiles
6 green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large unripe papaya, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 tomato, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon palm sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, chiles, and green beans into a mortar and pound roughly. Add the papaya and pound again, to bruise the ingredients. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and pound again. Ad the tomato and pound to combine. Stir in the chopped peanuts and serve.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can make a version of this in your blender or food processor: coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Mix in the papaya, and pulse a few times. Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse to combine; salad should still have texture. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in the peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD



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In Isan (and the rest of Thailand), green papaya salad is called som tum, with "som" meaning "sour" and "tum" referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients. It is eaten by itself as a snack, or with marinated grilled beef and chicken.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry-roasted salted peanuts, more for garnish
2 fresh bird chilies or serrano chilies, sliced
1/2 teaspoon raw sugar or white sugar
1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), to taste
2 plum tomatoes, 1 large round tomato, or 8 grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound long beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional)
1 small to medium green (unripe) papaya (see Note)
Lettuce for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly.
  • Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups.
  • Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CARIBBEAN PAPAYA SALAD



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Make and share this Caribbean Papaya Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Papaya

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ripe papaya, 2-3 lbs
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime, juice of
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 scotch bonnet chili pepper, finely diced
1/2 small red onion, in thin slices, separated

Steps:

  • Peel, seed and cube papaya into large bite-size pieces.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Stir and refrigerate for 30 minutes, for flavors to blend.

CARIBBEAN PAPAYA PIE



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Make and share this Caribbean Papaya Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mand1642

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 egg whites
1 pinch cinnamon
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
3 ripe medium papayas
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 dash orange extract
1 sweet medium pre baked pie shell

Steps:

  • Remove the seeds and coarsely mash the Papayas.
  • Now add the lime juice, zest, cinnamon and the orange extract.
  • Fold in the sugar and flour.
  • Now beat the egg whites together until they are stiff then fold into mixture.
  • Finally, bake for at least twenty five minutes until the top is brown. Serve.
  • warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 197.1, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.6, Protein 5.7

PAPAYA, ENDIVE, AND CRABMEAT SALAD



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This salad showcases Mexican papaya. Its yellow- to red-colored flesh adds a subtle sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup papaya (Solo or Mexican), cubes (1/2 inch), plus 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh papaya seeds
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or light vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 large Belgian endives, cut into matchsticks (about 3 cups)
1 1/4 cups very thinly sliced English (hothouse) cucumber (1/2 cucumber)
3/4 cup jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over

Steps:

  • Whisk together papaya seeds, ginger, lime juice, grapeseed oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Add endive, cucumber, papaya cubes, and crabmeat; gently toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 g, Cholesterol 22 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 134 g

CARIBBEAN BARLEY SALAD



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Wonderful summer salad.

Provided by Melissa Gardner

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup barley
1 large mango, peeled and diced, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked black beans
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add barley; cover and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mash 1/4 of the mango against the side of a large bowl using a fork or potato masher. Whisk in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add barley, remaining mango, black beans, grape tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno; toss until well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 942.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe papayas with vibrant orange flesh for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the papaya into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
  • If you prefer a milder heat level, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the dressing.
  • Adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to your taste preferences for a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.
  • If you don't have access to Scotch bonnet peppers, you can substitute another hot pepper, such as habanero or cayenne, but adjust the amount to suit your heat tolerance.
  • For a more substantial salad, add grilled or roasted chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro or parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Caribbean papaya salad is a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a refreshing and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, or as a light lunch option. With its vibrant colors and exotic flavors, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family. So, grab some ripe papayas and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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