Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Strips

This is fresh and easy, perfect for a summer meal.

It was my first time ever using papaya. When choosing the fruit, look for a papaya that will give slightly under pressure (like an avocado) and is yellowish color. Clean out the seeds, they supposed taste like pepper, I made my husband try one, haha.

Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Strips

2 cups cubed papaya

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 ripe avocado, cubed

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup raisins or craisins

1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1/4 cup orange juice

2 T. lime juice

1/2 T. cider vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 t. chili powder, divided

1/4 t. sugar

1/4 t. salt

2 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips

In a large bowl, combine the papaya, beans, avocado, corn, raisins, pepper, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, 1/2 t. chili powder, sugar and salt.

Place tortilla strips on baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with the remaining chili powder. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Serve with the salad.