SPICY PAPAYA-CARROT SALSA

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In addition to our Steak, this salsa also goes well with grilled fish; we like it on red snapper. For less heat, seed the chiles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small chayote, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 1/2 cups papaya (Solo or Mexican) chunks (1/2 inch)
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1 or 2 fresh Scotch bonnet chiles, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, the chayote, and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add papaya, vinegar, chiles, sugar, and salt. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until chayote and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Process one-third of mixture in a food processor; return to saucepan, and stir to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 165 g

Bryan Baldwin
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I love the bright and colorful appearance of this salsa. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.


Alex Kish
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This salsa is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet papaya and carrots make it a tasty and healthy snack.


gobind gobind
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I found this salsa to be surprisingly mild. The sweetness of the papaya really mellows out the heat of the chili peppers.


Tasha Monje
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This salsa is a great way to add some spice to your next party or potluck. It's sure to be a hit with everyone.


ALAMASH OLAIDE
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I love making this salsa in the summer when papayas are in season. It's the perfect way to enjoy the fresh, tropical flavor of papaya.


Saibaj Ansari
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This salsa is a great way to use up leftover papaya. I always have a few papayas on hand and this is a great way to use them up.


Javeria Malik
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I'm not a big fan of papaya, but I really enjoyed this salsa. The sweetness of the papaya is perfectly balanced by the spiciness of the chili peppers.


Kimberly Holloway
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This salsa is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the contrast between the sweet papaya and the spicy chili peppers.


Lara Truelove
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I've made this salsa a few times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Kelvin Payne
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack or side dish.


Sabbir hasan joy Jou
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salsa is the exception. It's got just the right amount of heat, and the papaya and carrot give it a nice sweetness.


Osman Akwoyiga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Agnes Ezimedu
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This spicy papaya carrot salsa is a great way to add some heat and flavor to your next dish. The papaya and carrot provide a nice sweetness and crunch, while the chili peppers and lime juice give it a nice kick. I served it with grilled fish and it w