Arugula Salad with Papaya Dressing

*recipe modified from Kripalu Seasonal Menus

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 1 ½ cups cubed fresh papaya
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons papaya seeds
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil

For the salad

• 6 cups arugula
• ¼cup pumpkin seeds
• ½ red bell pepper, medium dice

Directions

1. Place all dressing ingredients in a blender, excluding the olive oil. Blending until smooth, then while motor is running, slowing pour in the olive oil.
2. Combine arugula, pumpkin seeds, and peppers in a salad bowl. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat the arugula.
3. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4