If you're tired of the pineapple, strawberry, and peach influx that the warm months brings, consider papaya [1] 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 [2] that'll keep you fresh all the way through Labor Day.
Tropical Papaya Boats
These tropical papaya boats [4], filled with banana ice cream, blueberries, cherries, and kiwis, take edible bowls to a whole new level.
Papaya Pear Arugula Salad
When you’re craving a cold lunch in the scorching Summer heat, try this papaya pear arugula salad [5].
Papaya Avocado Tuna Ceviche
Papaya avocado tuna ceviche [6] puts a unique spin on the classic South American appetizer.
Papaya Lime Sorbet
If you’re in search of a light and refreshing dessert option, try this papaya sorbet [7].
Papaya-Coconut Popsicles
Homemade papaya coconut popsicles [8] will be everyone's favorite at your next pool party or BBQ.
Papaya Bars
Papaya bars [9] are more interesting (and tasty) than the classic lemon version of this dessert.
Papaya Margarita
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail with a twist, try this papaya margarita [10].
Papaya Avocado Smoothie
When you need a satisfying afternoon snack, a papaya-avocado smoothie [11] is a great healthy option.
Peppery Papaya Seed Dressing
Give your lunchtime salad a kick by whipping up this peppery papaya seed dressing [12].