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Recipes

Papaya Salad with a Balsamic

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavours, this papaya salad with a balsamic marinade is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Whether you use it as a light side or a vibrant main, this salad is a fresh, festive addition to your Easter feast.

Ingredients

For the marinade: 

  • 8 tbsp apple balsamic vinegar  
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil  
  • ½ tsp salt  
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes  
  • Pinch of cinnamon 
  • 3 Chicken breast, diced 

For the salad: 

  • 2 ripe papayas, peeled and sliced into wedges  
  • ½ a cucumber, shaved into ribbons  
  • 2 carrots, peeled into long strips  
  • 4 spring onions, finely slices  
  • 50g pomegranate seeds  
  • A handful of coriander, chopped  
  • Mint leaves, chopped 

For the dressing: 

  • 150ml fresh orange juice (use the Smeg Citrus Juicer) 
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar  
  • 1 tsp soft brown sugar  
  • 1 tbsp olive oil  

Method

  1. Preheat your Smeg oven to 190°C fan using the Smeg Circulaire function (or use the AirFry function if available for an extra crisp finish). 
  2. Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, oil, chilli flakes, and cinnamon. Add the diced chicken breast, stir well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
  3. Roast the chicken: Place marinated chicken on a Smeg tray lined with baking paper. Roast for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. If using the AirFry tray, no turning is needed, and you’ll get a lightly crisped finish. 
  4. Prepare the salad base: While the chicken cooks, use the Smeg food processor to ribbon the cucumber and carrots with precision. Combine them in a large salad bowl with the papaya wedges, spring onions, pomegranate seeds, and chopped herbs. 
  5. Make the dressing: Juice your oranges using the Smeg citrus juicer and mix with white wine vinegar, brown sugar, and olive oil. Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified. 
  6. Assemble the salad: Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving. Top with the warm roasted chicken pieces and scatter with additional mint. 

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