Flavorful Papaya, Pineapple, Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Salad Base:

1 Pt. Grape Tomatoes Quartered

2 Cucumbers Peeled, Seeded & Diced

1 Red Onion Diced

1 Fresh Pineapple Peeled & Cut Into Small Pieces

1 Fresh Papaya Peeled And Cut Into Small Pieces

Large Bunch Of Fresh Cilantro

Dressing:

¼ cup of Olive Oil

¼ cup of Rice Wine Vinegar

1 Tbs. of Fresh Finely Chopped Ginger

1 Tbs. of Chinese 5 Spice

2 Cloves of Garlic Finely Chopped

2 Dried Chili Peppers ( I used Cayenne) Chopped Including Seeds

(1 tsp of Ground Cayenne from your spice rack, adjust the heat to your taste bud preference)

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside to allow flavors to combine. 
• Start Cutting up all of the vegetables and fruit.  This is most labor entensive part of the recipe.  If you need some help on how to cut up the Papaya & Pineapple, I’ve posted helpful video links below:
• http://video.about.com/thaifood/Papaya.htm
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJ-iQkbRNE
• Rough Chop the Cilantro and save it to use last.
• Mix all chopped fruit and veggies in a large bowl
• Add 1 Tb. of Salt and 2 tsp. of Pepper then mix well
• Drizzle in dressing as you stir the salad mix.
• Add Cilantro, toss well, add Salt and pepper if need to taste.

ENJOY!  

This salad is yummy just as it is.  Or you could serve it in lettuce wraps.  I even mixed some of this salad with left over baked chicken, a little mayo and ranch dressing for some YUMMY chicken salad.  Be creative!  All these beautiful colors should be shown off.