Environmental Nutrition: Papaya power!
Papaya Ambrosia with Ginger Dressing
Serves 6
2/3 cup yogurt, plain
1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 papaya, peeled, seeded and cut in chunks
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 pear, cored and cut in chunks
1. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, chopped nuts, honey and minced ginger.
2. Combine papaya, grapes and pear chunks; spoon dressing over. Toss lightly to combine.
3. Chill a few hours before serving.
Nutrition information per serving: 104 calories, 3 grams (g) fat, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 17 milligrams sodium.
Recipe adapted courtesy Frieda's Produce
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