Mango Papaya And Melon Salad Recipes

GEORGIE'S MANGO PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Place half of the mango and half of the papaya into the container of a food processor or blender along with balsamic vinegar. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, and cook stirring constantly until lightly browned. Add brown sugar, and stir to coat. Remove from heat, and pour candied almonds onto a piece of waxed paper, separating any clumps. Set aside to cool.
• Just before serving, place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl. Cube remaining mango and papaya halves, and toss gently with avocado and lettuce. Drizzle the pureed fruit over the salad and lightly salt. Sprinkle with candied almonds, and serve immediately.

MANGO PAPAYA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, honey, lime zest, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
• Place mangos and papaya in a large bowl. Stir lime dressing again and pour over fruit. Lightly stir fruit and dressing, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

MANGO, PAPAYA, AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange fruits and cucumber on a platter. Drizzle with honey and squeeze with lime halves. Sprinkle with salt; serve.

MELON, MANGO, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• To make pickled onions, combine the thinly sliced red onion and the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover; chill for at least one hour.
• Pour the orange juice into a large salad bowl. Whisk in the olive oil and orange zest; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss the cantaloupe, watermelon, and mango in the dressing. Just before serving, stir in the pickled onions and cilantro leaves.
• Cut the avocados into 1/2 inch dice; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir lightly to combine. Spoon an even amount of avocado into the bottom of 6 large martini or wine glasses. Top avocado with melon salad; garnish each salad with a lime slice.

MANGO AND PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook sugar and 1 cup water, stirring, in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove syrup from heat; stir in lime juice and orange-flower water. Let cool slightly.
• Place fruit in a large bowl. Add syrup; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours).

MELON MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing by stirring together plain yogurt, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of grated gingerroot.
• Halve melon and scoop out seeds. Slice, peel, and cut into chunks. Mix with grapes.
• Slice mango on each side of the pit. On each half, slash the flesh into a criss-cross pattern down to the skin. Push the skin from underneath to turn the mango halves inside out. Remove the flesh and add to melon mixture.
• Arrange watercress and salad greens on 4 serving plates. Whisk olive oil and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the watercress and greens.
• Divide the melon mix equally between the 4, then spoon the yogurt dressing on top. If desired, scoop the seed out of the passion fruit and sprinkle over the salad. Serve immediately.