Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons

Name: Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed peeled papaya; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped; 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; Cooking spray

Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make the tortilla strips with your pizza cutter—so easy! —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled papaya
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
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
Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, cilantro, orange juice, peppers, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, sugar and salt.
Place tortilla strips on a greased baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chili pepper. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Top salad with tortilla strips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 321 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 11g fiber), 9g protein.

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

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aug2295

Jun 7, 2015

Dressing was delicious and the flavors came together nicely.
ashleyva90

May 26, 2011

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!
sal865

Mar 12, 2011

Tasty and filling. Made it for a women's gathering and ladies loved it plus it is healthy and easy to make. Thank you!
prion99

Sep 16, 2010

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

Jul 28, 2010

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
daffodillsnandroses

May 28, 2010

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

May 11, 2010

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!
cathieross

May 3, 2010

We all LOVED this salad!!
aropte

Apr 20, 2010

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...
NoVinegar

Apr 13, 2010

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?