Salade de Papaye (Papaya Salad) is a traditional Togolese (from Togo) recipe for a classic vegetarian salad of grated papaya, tomatoes and corn kernels in a light vinaigrette dressing. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Togolese version of: Papaya Salad (Salade de Papaye).
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Ingredients:
1 green papaya
2 tomatoes (slightly under-ripe)
juice of 1 lemon
kernels cut from 1 cob of maize that's been roasted
2 mint leaves, finely shredded
extra-virgin olive oil
roasted peanuts, to garnish
Method:
Peel the papaya, cut in half lengthways and remove the seeds. Grate the papaya flesh in a bowl then toss with the lemon juice (this prevents it from browning).
Slice the tomatoes and add to the grated papaya then stir in the corn kernels and the mint leaves.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper, drizzle over a little of the extra-virgin olive oil.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Garnish with the peanuts immediately before bringing to the table.
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