This Brushetta was colorful and so tasty. Just prior to serving I drained some of the excess mositure. It was a real hit.
Wish I could give this recipe more than 5 stars! My family loved it!
Definitely a different take on one of my favourites bruschetta but I found it to be a little too sweet. I love papayas but the dressing ruined it for me. The sauce went all runny and by the time it was served I had soggy bread. Don't think I'll be making this one again.
I HATE papaya but we got some beautiful papayas as part of a Harry & David gift and I didn't want to waste them. This was surprisingly good! The tomato and vinegar offset the sweetness nicely. I recommend starting with no sugar but add gradually to taste. I was also very unsure of what the papaya seeds would add-- I didn't know you could eat them. Our learning: yes they're great as used here but don't eat them alone!;-) My daughter & I each crunched one before adding to the recipe. Don't try this at home. A little like crunching a black peppercorn. But in the blender as part of the dressing they add a very unusual peppery flavor like cracked pepper. For those who had problems with watery-ness: brush your baguette slices with a touch of olive oil (or spray lightly) and bake 5 min so they're good & crunchy and definitely drain the salsa before spooning on. Thanks for a unique light app that will be used several times this summer!
The original idea is a good one but like many others I modified a bit. I don't eat processed or cooked food much so I used a good quality organic olive oil no sugar (addictive and highly processed) lettuce instead of bread (I am still looking for a good raw bread substitute and lettuce don't get soggy) and added dates to sweeten the sauce. It is true that a ripe papaya can make all the difference. Choose one that is mostly yellow soft but not mushy and heavy. Fresh ingredients are always best! I used basil tomato and papaya from my garden. With these adjustments it was wonderful!
This is a fantastic recipe! I have made it many times now and my family and friends love it. I add avacados which is good for more color and tastes good. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Delicious...I followed the recipe except I didn't use all the sugar. I took it to a party and it was a hit..Very healthy perfect for a summer crowd pleaser.....
Excellent; I used half the sugar and drained before serving and it was perfect. I halved the recipe and still had plenty for 8 people unless this were a whole meal I think the portions are a bit off. Would be great with mango too instead of the papaya.
This was really yummy. I am going to rate it 5 stars even though I changed an ingredient (ok two). I didn't have any red wine vinegar so I used strawberry vinegrette and I used olive oil instead. Even if I would have followed it it would have been just as yummy- so try it!