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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.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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 chile pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips; Cooking spray

10 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

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

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

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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 chile 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.

Peppers (Hot)

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.