Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons Recipe

Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons Recipe Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

The fresh taste of this colorful salad makes it a perfect choice for a spring or summer meal. Served with spicy tortilla strips, it's special enough for company. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

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Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed peeled papaya
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, peppers, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, sugar and salt.
  • Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining chili pepper. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Serve with salad. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups salad with about 10 tortilla ribbons equals 321 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons in Taste of Home April/May 2010, p53

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by ashleyva90

This salad was easy to make, and tasted excellent. I didn't buy enough fresh papaya, so I used some from a can in light syrup, which actually worked out really well. And leftover tortilla strips make a good snack anytime!

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by sal865

Tasty and filling. Made it for a women's gathering and ladies loved it plus it is healthy and easy to make. Thank you!

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by prion99

I never waste my time writing a review, but this recipe was too good not to. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by JZAnderson

Very good salad - I made the salad because the cover photo looked so great. As I was making it I hoped that I would like it - I did! So yummy. I liked the tortilla strips. I only used one pepper

Reviewed on May. 28, 2010 by daffodillsnandroses

Awesome and no guilt because it is so healthy....all the flavors in one dish make it one I will certainly be making again!

Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by kristinscotth

I think this salad is fantastic. I loved all the mild flavors together--from the beans, avocado, papaya, and corn, but then you get some nice heat from the serrano peppers and some sweetness from the raisins. Sweet and spicy are a great combination. I didn't really care for the tortilla strips. I felt like they were missing something. Maybe some salt, so I just make the salad without them now. Also, my husband doesn't care for cilantro, so I didn't add it to the salad, and I didn't feel that there was anything missing from the salad by not including it. I loved it!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2010 by cathieross

We all LOVED this salad!!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by aropte

I thought it wasn't very good as an actual salad, but I also couldn't find papaya around here, so I made it with a can of tropical fruit (including papaya), and I plan on dicing up the fruit a little more and making it a salsa. Fantastic as a salsa. Kinda strange to just eat as a salad...

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by NoVinegar

It sounds delicious, but I have an intolerance to vinegar. I'm considering the recipe with pineapple juice rather than the cider vinegar. Any other suggestions?

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2010 by Joan Bridgman

Really good recipe, would definitely make again Husband loved it too

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2010 by norsk129

Wow, very tasty. the family loved it! maybe only (1) pepper next time.

 
 

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