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Submitted by dennis

Spicy black bean salad served in halved papayas with red and yellow tomatoes, cilantro, Thai chili paste, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook and vegetarian.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

This black bean salad gets served inside ripe papaya halves, which makes for a gorgeous presentation that’s also completely edible. Black beans, diced red and yellow tomatoes, and a mountain of fresh cilantro get tossed in a dressing of Thai chili paste, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.

The Thai chili paste brings a completely different heat profile than you’d expect in a bean salad. It’s fermented, slightly sweet, and builds a slow burn that plays off the natural sweetness of the ripe papaya. Combined with balsamic vinegar, the dressing has a complex sweet-spicy-tangy thing going on that’s addictive.

No cooking involved at all. Just mix, scoop, and serve. The papaya bowl keeps everything contained and adds a creamy, tropical bite with every forkful.

Chef Tips

  • Use ripe papayas with give when you press them. Under-ripe papaya tastes grassy and won’t complement the beans.
  • Both red and yellow tomatoes matter here. The color contrast against the black beans makes this dish pop visually.
  • Start with less Thai chili paste and taste before adding more. Brands vary wildly in heat level.

Variations

  • Avocado addition: Fold in diced avocado right before serving for creaminess that rounds out the chili paste heat.
  • Mango bowls: Swap the papaya for halved mangoes if papayas aren’t available.

Ingredients

3 3
EACH EACH PAPAYA
ripe *
4 946
CUPS ML BEANS
black, cooked
2 2
LARGE LARGE TOMATOES
red, diced
2 2
LARGE LARGE TOMATOES
yellow, diced
2 473
CUPS ML CILANTRO
fresh, chopped
3 ½ 18
TEASPOONS ML THAI CHILI PASTE
4 60
TABLESPOONS ML VINEGAR
balsamic
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL

Directions

Cut papayas in half and gently scoop out and discard seeds.

Combne remaining ingredients.

Spoon mixture into each papaya half and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 308g (10.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 240 27% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 13%
Dietary Fiber 11g 43%
Sugars g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 33%
Calcium 10% Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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