If you're tired of the pineapple, strawberry, and peach influx that the warm months brings, consider papaya the key to keeping your fruit intake delicious and fun. There are plenty of ways to incorporate the sweet, buttery tropical fruit, from cocktails to smoothies to salad dressing. Keep reading for nine recipes that will kick off your papaya addiction, then check out a few juicy watermelon recipes that'll keep you fresh all the way through Labor Day.
These tropical papaya boats, filled with banana ice cream, blueberries, cherries, and kiwis, take edible bowls to a whole new level.
When you’re craving a cold lunch in the scorching Summer heat, try this papaya pear arugula salad.
Papaya avocado tuna ceviche puts a unique spin on the classic South American appetizer.
If you’re in search of a light and refreshing dessert option, try this papaya sorbet.
Homemade papaya coconut popsicles will be everyone's favorite at your next pool party or BBQ.
Papaya bars are more interesting (and tasty) than the classic lemon version of this dessert.
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail with a twist, try this papaya margarita.
When you need a satisfying afternoon snack, a papaya-avocado smoothie is a great healthy option.
Give your lunchtime salad a kick by whipping up this peppery papaya seed dressing.