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CALIFORNIA AVOCADO AND PAPAYA FRUIT SALAD
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This recipe is

  • Low Sodium
  • Low Fat
  • Vegan

Dietary Information

  • Low in Sodium

    Less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.

  • Low Fat

    5% DV or less (10g of a 2,000 calorie diet).

  • Vegan

    Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, grains, seeds, and nuts.

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Mediterranean Foods Alliance - An OldWays Program
California Avocado and Papaya Fruit Salad

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Papaya and other fruit combine with Fresh California Avocado for a refreshing fruit topping, dip or salad.

Ingredients

  • 0.500 ½ cup
    crushed unsweetened pineapple with juice
  • 0.250 ¼ cup
    dried cranberries
  • 1.000 1 Tbsp.
    honey
  • 1.000 1
    ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 0.500 ½
    large papaya, seeded, peeled and diced
  • 1.000 1 cup
    diced peeled jicama
  • 0.000
    Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

  1. In large bowl, combine pineapple with juice and cranberries; let stand 15 to 30 minutes to slightly soften berries.
  2. Add honey and gently stir in avocado, papaya and jicama.
  3. Cover and chill briefly, or serve at room temperature.
  4. Garnish with mint, if desired.
  5. Serve as a dip with or as a topping on assorted crackers, mini rice cakes, graham crackers or sesame cracker bread.

Serving Suggestions:
Refreshing served over scoops of cottage cheese. Also excellent served with grilled or broiled chicken breasts or halibut steaks, and on its own as a side salad or dessert.

Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Chardonnay.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.

Nutrition information per serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 210; Total Fat 7 g (Sat 1 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 4 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 10 mg; Potassium 434 mg; Total Carbohydrates 38 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g; Total Sugars 27 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 188 IU; Vitamin C 47 mg; Calcium 33 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 55 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 80%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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