Papaya Seed Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

PAPAYA SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend the sugar, the salt, the mustard, and the vinegar until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream and blend the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the onion and the reserved papaya seeds and blend the dressing until the papaya seeds are the consistency of ground pepper. The dressing keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks.

MINTY PAPAYA SALAD WITH PASSION FRUIT BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl or plate, combine papaya, dragon fruit and mint leaves.
• In a medium bowl, place vinaigrette and whisk in the pulp from passion fruits until thoroughly combined.
• Pour vinaigrette over salad, distributing evenly. Sprinkle with lime juice and peanuts.
• *If dragon fruit is not available in your area, replace with prickly pear or kiwi fruit.

FRESH PAPAYA SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a food processor, whir together the papaya seeds and onion until finely chopped.
• Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, and mustard and pulse 3 or 4 times.
• With the processor running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream until dressing emulsifies.
• Use on your favorite salad greens.
• Good with a bit of crumbled feta added, too!
• Source: Cathy Z at Gail's Recipe Swap.

PAPAYA CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Whisk in lemon juice. Whisk in another tablespoon olive oil. Whisk in orange juice and another tablespoon olive oil. Whisk in vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Gently stir reserved papaya seeds into salad dressing. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

SALAD WITH PAPAYA DRESSING

Steps:

• Scrape seeds from papaya and coarsely chop enough seeds to measure 2 tablespoons. Discard remaining seeds, then peel papaya halves and slice.
• Press ginger in a fine-mesh sieve or a garlic press into a small bowl to extract juice (about 1 teaspoon), discarding pulp. Whisk in chopped papaya seeds, onion, tarragon, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Divide lettuce and papaya slices among 4 plates and drizzle with dressing.