Easy Caribbean Papaya Salad
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Easy Caribbean Papaya Salad. Featuring sweet papaya, crunchy veggies, and zesty lime, this dish is a refreshing burst of flavor perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its colorful presentation and quick prep time, it’s sure to impress at any gathering while offering a delightful taste of paradise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium ripe papaya (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (about 1 cup diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (about 1 cup diced)
- 1 small red onion (about 1/4 cup thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all ingredients thoroughly. Peel and seed the papaya, then cut it into bite-sized chunks. Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper into similar-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the papaya chunks, cucumber slices, diced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to avoid mashing the veggies.
- Drizzle fresh lime juice over the salad mixture. Add chopped cilantro and mix until well combined.
- If desired, stir in shredded coconut for added tropical flair.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve on a platter or individual bowls with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg