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Before now, the only time I have eaten papaya was during a vacation in Jamaica. I loved it, but never thought of finding recipes to prepare a dish at home. Since my loving husband brought two papaya home this week, I hit the internet to find a yummy solution to this fruit dilemma.

Locally-grown, Central Texas papaya

I found a great papaya recipe that combines a true favorite of mine, pineapple, in a zesty slaw.


According to Taste of Home, "This is no ordinary, boring slaw! Bursting with flavor from fresh fruit, cilantro and red bell pepper, guests will rave over this slaw for days!"


Well, let's test it out, shall we?



Pineapple-Papaya Slaw from 'Taste of Home'


Pineapple-Papaya Slaw

• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups shredded cabbage
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled papaya
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped