Sweet and Spicy Tortilla Salad

Fruit, veggies and thinly sliced tortilla strips makes this a fun and fancy salad to make and enjoy! Have an adult help with the oven please!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups cubed peeled papaya

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

½ cup golden raisins

¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

¼ cup orange juice

2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped

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2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper, divided

¼ teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

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2 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips

Cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, cilantro, orange juice, peppers, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper, sugar and salt.

2. Place 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.

 

 

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