Best 5 Cucumber Papaya Salad Recipes
Enter the refreshing world of tangy, sweet, and crunchy flavors with a cucumber papaya salad. This Southeast Asian delight is an explosion of textures and tastes that tantalizes your palate from the first bite. Its vibrant appearance, featuring the verdant green of cucumbers and the vibrant orange of papayas, entices the eyes even before the burst of flavors hits your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing summer side dish, a healthy snack, or a delightful appetizer to impress your guests, this cucumber papaya salad is the perfect option. With its ease of preparation and the minimal ingredients required, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe again and again.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CUCUMBER-PAPAYA SALAD
Made this for a recent Luau I hosted and it was very good. It is an Emeril Lagasse recipe from foodtv.com.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
- Rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles and ginger.
- Add the cucumber, papaya and cilantro and toss.
- Line a serving platter or 4 indivicual plates with lettuce leaves and top each with about 1/2 cup salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 305.7, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.6
TOMATO CUCUMBER AND PAPAYA SALAD
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl whisk vinegar while slowly adding olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss with tomatoes, cucumbers, papaya, and papaya seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve family style.
CUCUMBER AND PEA SALAD
Cucumbers meet peas in this creamy side dish garnished with finely chopped walnuts and basil leaves.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook uncovered until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add parsley, 1/4 cup basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in baby peas and cucumbers. Garnish with remaining basil and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SPICY LAO PAPAYA SALAD
This is a Lao Papaya Salad Recipe. With this recipe, you can interchange the green papaya with cucumber, longbeans, mangos, etc. This dish goes great with grilled meat and sticky rice. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by vamphonephong
Categories Vegetable
Time 7m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Shred green papaya (it makes it really juicy!).
- Using a large Mortar and Pestle, pound the garlic, peppers, shrimp paste, crab paste, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar.
- Half the tomatoes and add to the mortar and pestle along with the half of the cucumber.
- Pound and mix the contents of the mortar and pestle.
- Add the rest of the papaya, sugar, fish sauce, msg (optional), pa-dak (optional), and squeeze the lime juice in there.
- Continue pounding and mixing the contents of the mortal and pestle.
- Ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.6, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 730.5, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 25.2, Protein 3.9
CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Vegetable Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Cucumber Hot Pepper Carrot Summer Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together garlic paste, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili until sugar is dissolved.
- Thinly slice cucumbers crosswise and add to garlic mixture with carrot. Toss salad well. Salad may be made 4 hours ahead and kept chilled, covered, but cucumber will wilt and give off liquid.
- Serve salad in lettuce "cups."
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe cucumbers and papayas. Look for cucumbers that are firm and have a deep green color. Papayas should be slightly soft to the touch and have a yellow or orange hue.
- To make the salad more refreshing, chill the cucumbers and papayas before assembling.
- If you don't have fresh mint, you can substitute cilantro or basil. Just be sure to use a herb that has a strong flavor so that it can stand up to the other ingredients in the salad.
- Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your taste. If you like spicy food, add more chili pepper. If you prefer a milder salad, use less chili pepper or omit it altogether.
- Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Cucumber papaya salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give cucumber papaya salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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