Caribbean Papaya Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flair, this Caribbean Papaya Salad is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Featuring juicy ripe papaya, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this vibrant dish is brought to life with a tangy citrus dressing infused with a hint of heat from scotch bonnet pepper. A touch of honey adds delicate sweetness, while fresh cilantro provides a burst of herbal freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe makes an ideal side dish for barbecues, a colorful companion to grilled seafood, or a light and healthy standalone salad. With its quick prep time and bold island-inspired flavors, this papaya salad is a must-try for any fan of tropical cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe papaya
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh)
• 1 medium lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 pepper scotch bonnet pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the papaya, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Slice the papaya into thin strips or cubes as desired, and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the papaya.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixture.

Step 4

For the dressing, zest and juice the lime into a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Finely mince the scotch bonnet pepper (remove seeds for less heat) and stir it into the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the papaya salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or honey to your preference.

Step 8

Let the salad marinate for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light, tropical salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(855.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	584.5

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1257.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 46.7g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207.7mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 2049.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 52.2%