Appetizer Vegetarian · Dairy-free · Salad · Vegan

Tropical fusion salad with spicy tortilla ribbons

Recipe from magazine “Taste of Home”
Such a lovely combination on a hot summers day

2 cups cubed peeled papaya
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed or fresh corn, shucked
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Serrano peppers, seeded and chopped (I only use 1)
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground ancho chili pepper, divided
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
Cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, combine the papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, cilantro, orange juice, peppers, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, sugar and salt.
Place the tortilla strips on a greased baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chili pepper. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Top salad with tortilla strips.