Palani’s Papaya Salsa

Ingredients

8 cups tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups purple onions, diced
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced*
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
5 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
3 large limes, cut in halves
3 cups ripe papaya, diced
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients except limes in a bowl and fold gently.
Squeeze lime juice into mixture.
Serve with Tostitos White Corn Chips.
* For spicy flavor, add 3 Mezzetta Hot Chili Peppers, finely chopped.

2004 Papaya Jam Recipe Contest Winner
Submitted by Palani Emeliano