Remove the rind by slipping the knife between the melon flesh and rind, then cut the melon into bite-sized pieces Peel the mango ... papaya with a knife or potato peeler and then cut the fruit ...

Look for firm mangoes and papaya, they are easier to slice and their slightly under-ripe flavour give this salad its unique taste.

Peel and seed and use in salsas and savoury salads mixed with fresh coriander, mango, chilli, fish, shellfish or meat. Ripe papaya is also good in tropical fruit salads and puréed in smoothies.

In the south they eat a lot of green papaya — it ... lots of texture to a salad. However, it is hard to come by in New Zealand, so I have substituted green, unripe mango (which we can get ...

Another way to enjoy papaya goodness is in a fruit salad, with different fruits offering a flavor and texture variation. You can combine tropical fruits like mango, avocado, and pineapple and add mint ...