Mango and Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Mango and Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 1-in (2.5cm) piece ginger in syrup, cut into thin strips; 2 tbsp syrup from ginger; 2 tbsp sugar; Grated zest of 1 lime; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 pomegranate, seeds only; 1 large ripe mango; 1 large ripe papaya; 1 small melon such as Ogen or Charentais; Lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

One 1-in (2.5cm) piece ginger in syrup, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp syrup from ginger
2 tbsp sugar
Grated zest of 1 lime
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 pomegranate, seeds only
1 large ripe mango
1 large ripe papaya
1 small melon such as Ogen or Charentais
Lime wedges, to serve

1
Prepare ahead: The ginger dressing can be refrigerated up to 2 days.
2
The fruit can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day.
3
Combine the ginger, ginger syrup, sugar, and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
5
Simmer for 56 minutes until slightly reduced.
6
Remove from the heat, stir in the lime zest and juice and the pomegranate seeds.
7
Let cool.
8
Peel the mangoes.
9
Use a sharp knife to cut the flesh away from the stones.
10
Slice the mango and arrange the slices on a plate.
11
Halve, seed, and peel the papaya.
12
Cut into wedges and arrange on the mango.
13
Halve and seed the melon.
14
Cut the melon flesh into bite-sized chunks.
15
Add to the mango and papaya.
16
Spoon the ginger dressing over the fruit.
17
Serve with lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 1-in (2.5cm) piece ginger in syrup, cut into thin strips, 2 tbsp syrup from ginger, 2 tbsp sugar, Grated zest of 1 lime, and more.

Yes, Mango and Papaya Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mango and Papaya Salad

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