Watermelon and Papaya Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
- Contributed by Dionicio Jimenez
- ACTIVE:
- TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
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SERVINGS:
4
Recipe: Watermelon and Papaya Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette
- HEALTHY
- VEGETARIAN
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small papaya (3/4 pound)peeled, seeded and cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons (2 cups)
- 3/4 pound seedless, rindless watermelon, cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons (2 cups)
- 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into 1-by-1/2-inch batons (2 cups)
- 5 ounces mesclun greens
- 1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice with the tequila. Whisk in the olive oil and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Add the papaya, watermelon, jicama and greens and toss well. Add the avocado and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and serve right away.
- From A Lesson in Mexican Flavors
- Published May 2008





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