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Green Mango and Papaya Salad

Ingredients:

1 Tb minced lemongrass

1 long green chili, finely sliced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tb fish sauce (or 1-2 Tb soy sauce)

2 Tb lime juice

1 packet stevia

1 Tb apple cider (or other light) vinegar

2 green onions, finely sliced

½ bunch cilantro, cleaned and chopped

2 green mangoes

1 papaya

1 carrot

1 cucumber

1 bell pepper

1 red onion

Directions:

  1. Make dressing by whisking lemongrass, chili, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, stevia, vinegar and green onions in a small bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Finely slice all remaining ingredients and place in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
  3. Serve immediately with your preferred protein source. Chicken and salmon go especially well!