Dominica paw paw salad is a refreshing dish that has a unique flavor. Paw paw (green papaya) has a slightly bitter flavor however paired with the pineapple, sweet red pepper and onions it culminates into a delicious salad. Make it as part of an authentic Dominica meal.
Dominica Paw Paw Salad
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Author: International Cuisine
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Dominica
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 green paw paw (Green papaya)
- 1 red sweet pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup diced pineapple
- ¼ cup Red onion sliced
- For the Dressing:
- 1tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp mustard
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Wash the paw paw, cut in half and place in boiling water for 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool and remove seeds and peel lightly.
- Cook for 5 more minutes or until tender.
- Cut in slices and place in a bowl.
- Add pineapple to the paw paw and toss lightly. Peel onion, seed peppers and cut in rings. Arrange paw paw mixture on a platter and garnish with the peppers and onions and garlic.
- For the dressing:
- Combine all ingredients, whisk and serve with salad
