Papaya Salsa
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavor, this Papaya Salsa is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Featuring juicy, ripe papaya paired with crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this vibrant salsa is elevated with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zippy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an easy and healthy appetizer or topping for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos. Ideal for summer entertaining or adding a tropical twist to your meals, this colorful, fresh salsa will quickly become a new favorite. Keywords: papaya salsa recipe, fresh salsa, tropical salsa, quick appetizer, homemade salsa.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized ripe papaya
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and dice the flesh into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Place the diced papaya in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Wash and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Add it to the bowl with the papaya.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the mixing bowl.
Remove the seeds and finely dice the jalapeño pepper. Add it to the bowl. Be careful when handling the jalapeño and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
Chop the fresh cilantro and measure out 1/4 cup. Add the cilantro to the bowl.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the ingredients in the bowl.
Season the salsa with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Chill the salsa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1262 mg | 27% | |
*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.
