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Papaya Salad with Avocado

October 20, 2014 By valentina 17 Comments

Papaya Avocado Salad with Cactus Pear Lemon Vinaigrette in a papaya half.

Papaya Salad with Avocado explodes with the flavors of exotic, tropical fruits. With Prickly Pear Vinaigrette and Finger limes, it's every bit as delicious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, avocados, cactus fruit, finger limes, fruit salads, papayas

Prickly Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

October 17, 2014 By valentina 10 Comments

Cactus Pear-Lemon Vinaigrette | cpplomgpmtjeweelemds.com

This Prickly Pear Vinaigrette is full of lemony, raspberry-like flavors, and it's subtly sweet. Prickly pear recipes are so unique and delicious, and this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Salads Tagged With: cactus fruit, cactus pears, dressings, fruits, prickly pear, salad dressings, tuna fruit, vinaigrettes


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