Recipe information
Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings (about 2/3 cup dressing)
Ingredients
1
firm-ripe papaya (10 to 12 oz), halved lengthwise
1
tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1
tablespoon minced onion
1
tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1
teaspoon minced garlic
1
teaspoon dry mustard
2
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/8 teaspoon black pepper
1
/2 cup vegetable oil
Lettuce leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Scrape seeds from papaya and coarsely chop enough seeds to measure 2 tablespoons. Discard remaining seeds, then peel papaya halves and slice.
Step 2
Press ginger in a fine-mesh sieve or a garlic press into a small bowl to extract juice (about 1 teaspoon), discarding pulp. Whisk in chopped papaya seeds, onion, tarragon, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
Step 3
Divide lettuce and papaya slices among 4 plates and drizzle with dressing.