These papaya-inspired salads are ideal for those warm summer days or to accompany a great braai with friends and family. Papaya adds a tropical taste which makes it unbelievably tasty and refreshing.

These three salads are simple to prepare with everyday ingredients that are easy to find.

Papaya and Avo Salad

• 1 Medium Papaya
• 1 Avocado
• Green salad mix
• Pomegranates
• Cherry tomatoes (or any small, sweet tomatoes)

For the dressing, simply mix together:

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• And a good grinding of black pepper

Papaya and Feta Salad

• 1 Medium papaya
• Handful of mint leaves snipped into small pieces
• 1 Wheel of Feta cheese
• ¼ Red onion – finely sliced

For the dressing, mix together:

• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of one lime
• Salt and pepper

Papaya and Mango Salad

• 1 Medium papaya
• 1 Mango

For the dressing, mix together:

• Zest of 2 limes
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tbsp honey