Papaya Butter-leaf Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing

An easy low-fat dressing creates a delicious healthy salad in this recipe for Papaya Butter-leaf Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 126 kcal

For the Creamy Lime Dressing
Juice of one juicy lime - about 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Pinch cumin powder about ⅛ teaspoon
Pinch salt the same as above, or to taste
For the Rest
½ bag butter-leaf lettuce I wash even my bagged lettuce
½ of a ripe fresh papaya, seeded, peeled and diced (mango would be good here too)
2 teaspoons roasted pepitas if you wanted to use pine nuts, that would work too
Fresh cilantro leaves

Prepare the Dressing: Squeeze the lime into a large salad bowl; whisk in the mayonnaise, along with the cumin and salt; slowly add the oil and whisk until well combined.
For the Rest: Add the lettuce to the bowl along with the papaya; toss to coat. Place into individual bowls then top with the pepitas and cilantro leaves.

It would be great with some diced ripe avocado.

Serving: 1gSodium: 574mgFiber: 2gCholesterol: 3mgCalories: 126kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 9gProtein: 1gCarbohydrates: 11g

Keyword light salad dressing using lime juice, salad with butter-leaf lettuce, salad with papaya and avocado

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