Mango, Papaya, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

By franny-2

A colourful salad with a gentle vinaigrette. Include avocado, if desired. Serve with the Spiced Chicken with Curry Coconut Sauce.

Ingredients

• Citrus Dressing:
• 1 large mango
• 1 large papaya
• 2 cups (500 mL) English cucumber; seeded
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
• ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) poppyseeds
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint
• 1 bunch watercress

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel mango and papaya and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) dice. Cut strips from cucumber skin in 1-inch (2.5 cm) sections. Dice into 1-inch (2.5-cm) dice. Dice red onions into ½-inch (1-cm) dice. Combine together in a bowl.

2. Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, rind, mustard and honey. Slowly whisk in oil. Stir in poppyseeds and mint. Toss with fruit, cucumber and onion.

3. Lay watercress on a platter and top with salad. Serve with the spiced chicken.