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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and dice the flesh into small, bite-sized cubes. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
Finely chop the red bell pepper, removing the stem and seeds, and add it to the bowl with the papaya.
Dice the red onion into small pieces and combine it with the other ingredients in the bowl.
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.
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.
Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice over the mixture. Make sure to catch any seeds before they fall into the bowl.
Add the salt and black pepper, then gently toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For more acidity, add extra lime juice; for more spice, increase the jalapeño.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for grilled meat or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2119 mg | 45% | |
*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.
