Quorn Papaya Salad with Apple Balsamic

A deliciously light and refreshing dish made with Quorn Meatless ChiQin Pieces with a fresh and vibrant salad. This dish is perfect for summer evenings or as a delicious side.

Simply marinate the Quorn Meatless ChiQin Pieces before cooking in the oven. Whip up the salad by combining papaya, cucumber, carrot and green onions before drizzling with a homemade dressing.

Serves 4

30 mins

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Quorn Meatless Diced ChiQin Pieces (defrosted)

MARINADE

  • 8 tbsp apple balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic vinegar)
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground cloves

SALAD

  • 2 papaya, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and cut into very thin ribbons
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • mint leaves, chopped

SALAD DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl, add the Quorn ChiQin Meatless Pieces, stir well then cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  3. Place the marinated Quorn ChiQin Meatless Pieces on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook in the middle of the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Combine the ingredients for the salad and mix well. Drizzle the salad dressing over.
  5. Arrange on a plate and top with the baked Quorn ChiQin Meatless Pieces, garnish with mint sprigs.