Avocado, Onion, and Papaya Salsa

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's another Tom Swiftie from our friend Rosemary Zwick:

"The first three forks, go to the left," Tom said forthrightly.

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This dish, a delicious and unexpected combination of fresh, raw
ingredients, can be used either as a condiment or side dish and goes
great with seafood, poultry, and roast pork.

Avocado, Onion, and Papaya Salsa

1 large avocado (smooth-skinned variety is preferable), pitted, peeled, and diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 ripe papaya (about 3/4 lb, 350 g), peeled, seeded, and diced
The zest of 1 lime, grated
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss gently. If preparing in
advance, add the avocado at the last minute.
Makes about 3 cups (750 ml).
Received on Wed Apr 14 07:18:31 2010