Pep Yourself Up with This Papaya Salsa

Brighten up your table with the refreshing zest of "Pep Yourself Up with This Papaya Salsa," a tropical twist on a classic favorite that’s as vibrant as it is versatile. Packed with juicy, sun-ripened papaya, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty lime, this salsa is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Fresh cilantro and a touch of jalapeño add a lively kick, while a dash of salt and black pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a quick and healthy way to energize any meal. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or pair it with grilled seafood, chicken, or tacos for a flavor-packed topping. Whether for summertime snacking or spicing up your weeknight dinners, this papaya salsa is sure to become your go-to recipe for a taste of the tropics.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe papaya
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 small jalapeño
• 1 large lime
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and dice the flesh into small, bite-sized cubes. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the red bell pepper, removing the stem and seeds, and add it to the bowl with the papaya.

Step 3

Dice the red onion into small pieces and combine it with the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the mixture. If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can reduce the quantity or omit it altogether.

Step 5

Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds for a milder spice level or keeping them for more heat. Stir the chopped jalapeño into the salsa.

Step 6

Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the mixture. Make sure to catch any seeds before they fall into the bowl.

Step 7

Add the salt and black pepper, then gently toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For more acidity, add extra lime juice; for more spice, increase the jalapeño.

Step 9

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for grilled meat or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	332.5

Total Fat 2.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1258.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.0g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221.3mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 2118.6mg	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: 5.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 86.1%