Though blueberries aren’t a tropical fruit, they go well with bright yellow or orange fruits from warm places. Papaya is high in potassium and contains enzymes that help break down proteins.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mild honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2 ripe papayas, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
232 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 59 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 44 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 39 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Serves four to six
Preparation
- Mix together the lime juice, honey and ginger in a large bowl. Add the fruit and slivered mint leaves, and toss together. Serve, garnishing each bowl with a sprig of fresh mint.
- Advance preparation: You can make this a few hours before serving, without the addition of the mint. Refrigerate, and just before serving toss with the slivered mint. Martha Rose Shulman can be reached at martha-rose-shulman.com.
5 minutes
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