This easy salad uses boneless smoked chicken, ripe papaya, red chile, fresh baby spinach and basil leaves. The combination of colors and flavors is really delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 firm but ripe papaya, halved,
seeded, peeled, and chopped
1 fresh red chile, seeded and finely
chopped
juice of 1 lime
pinch of sugar
1lb (450g) boneless smoked chicken,
sliced
2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
handful of fresh basil leaves
sea salt and ground black peppe
For the dressing
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp mango or orange juice
Directions:
1 To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar,and mango juice. Season well with salt and pepper, and set aside.
2 To make the salsa: In a bowl, toss together the papaya, chile, lime juice, and sugar. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
3 In a large bowl, toss the spinach and basil with the dressing, then divide among 4 individual plates and arrange the smoked chicken over the top. Spoon the salsa over the chicken, or serve on the side.