Papaya Salad

Here's a salad that can stand alone as an entree, if you add some grilled shrimp, chicken or steak, or as a starter without…

 

Combine fresh papaya, julienned carrot, sliced scallion, minced mint and cilantro with fresh lime juice and a 1/2 a jalapeno (or the whole thing if you want a LOT of heat!).  Drizzle on some olive oil and finish off with a grind or two of black pepper.  Mix thoroughly and chill for at least an hour, then toss in some arugula before serving.

The bitterness of the arugula balances the sweet papaya quite nicely, while the mint cools the fire of the chili!