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These two ingredients are like a soon-to-be married couple – unusually fresh and new.  It does seem like a strange combination at first, Mr Avo is not usually seen with Mademoiselle Papaya, but as soon as they are placed on a bed of rocket and dressed with a splash of good balsamic vinegar, all your doubts will have gone.  Try this engagement, it may just be the recipe to a successful marriage…

For a couple:

One avocado pear (are they ever-so-slightly yielding and soft if you press against the skin? If it is rock hard, you’ve got a immature boy in your hands)

Half a big or one small papaya

Half a packet or two small handsful rocket leaves

A good drizzle of the best Balsamic Vinegar you can find

One or two grinds of pepper

How to go about it:

The papaya is extra seductive if you store it in the fridge beforehand, but that is not necessary.  Wash your rocket in a colander and and shake the water off to drain.  Place in a flattish bowl.  Cut the papaya in half and take the skin off, scrape out the seeds. Now cut the halves, as you would do with chips and place it on top of the rocket.  Follow with the avo, which can be a bit of a pain in the backside with taking off the skin, but it well worth the effort.  I usually end up with quite a mash, so I tried cutting the avo in half, taking out the pith and holding it in one hand, slicing the avo in the skin in pieces and then scooping it out with a spoon.  The salad is now ready to be dressed, be yourself and drizzle the balsamic with love.  Grind over the pepper and serve with anything you like or on its own.