green papaya salad

serves 4

1 green papaya, flesh chopped

2 small roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

80 g (2¾ oz/½ cup) macadamia nuts, chopped

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

DRESSING

freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)

1 tablespoon agave syrup (see note)

To make the dressing, put all of the ingredients into a jar and shake until well combined. Set aside until needed.

Just before you are ready to serve, put all of the salad ingredients into a large serving bowl with the dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.