# Lunch Today: Mango Papaya Salsa

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2017-05-24

![mango-papaya-salsa](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0319/0960/9603/files/mango-papaya-salsa-300x199.jpg)This isn't really a meal per se, but mango papaya salsa is a great topping for fish, burgers and chicken, and it makes a great dip, too! Since many will be having backyard parties and doing some grilling, this easy-to-make salsa, bursting with tropical fruit flavors, will be a hit with your friends. Papaya, one of the stars of this recipe, contains more vitamin A than carrots and more vitamin C than oranges. It also contains an enzyme called papain that helps digest foods. The other star, mango, is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (particularly vitamins A and C, potassium and beta-carotene). Mangoes contain an enzyme with stomach-soothing properties similar to papain. They also have vermifuge (de-worming) and anti-parasitic constituents. In addition, an average mango contains up to 40% of our daily fiber requirement. So while you are serving up this delicious side, you are also getting a ton of health benefits! **Mango Papaya Salsa** • 1 mango, peeled, seeded, and diced • 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, and minced (you can omit, if you want a more mild flavor) • 3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice • Salt and pepper to taste In a medium-sized bowl, mix mango, papaya, tomato, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. ENJOY! _Photo from [here](https://www.flickr.com/photos/20691055@N07/4832404888/in/photolist-8n2kBE-a5ZhFL-n9zwg-fb8w5-hYiCS-c7gpow-c7gjmS-c7gm9W-5NR2X2-8w1jKu-c7gk8h-a5LHpS-a5HAKk-a5HKGK-c7gqrQ-a5HDSp-a5HF64-a5LBwJ-a5HAci-a5HJuX-a5Lyjf-a5LxG7-c7gn9y-a5HBnH-a5HESx-a5LuiW-a5LtF7-a5HFne-a5HEpK-a5HzvK-a5HB1D-a5HH6p-a5HG32-c7gkhL-a5LzCW-a5Lu69-a5HCjV-a5HDZc-a5HGGn-a5LzME-a5Lybo-a5LsC3-a5Ltjb-c7gp4h-a5LuRy-a5HFfe-a5LyuJ-a5LwR9-a5LB7A-a5HCzF), with thanks._

**Tags:** Category_Healthy Recipes, enzymes, mango, papain, papaya

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/lunch-today-mango-papaya-salsa)