Tasty Papaya Salad

Part of healthy living is not just having a positive mindset, it is also eating healthy food!

Here is a recipe to help with exactly that!

Papaya is sometimes hard to eat on its own due to the distinct flavor it has, but this salad accentuates it perfectly and creates an enjoyable taste experience so you can reap the benefits of this amazing fruit.

Dressing:

- 1 tbsp papaya seeds (or more depending on your preference)

- 1/4 cup papaya

- 1/4 cup red onion

- 1/4 cup cilantro

- 1 clove garlic (or more as desired)

- 1 1/2 tbsp ginger

- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

- juice 1 lime

- 1 tsp honey

- 1/2 tsp salt

- pinch chili pepper flakes

- 1/4 cup olive oil (add slowly while blending)

Add all ingredients into the blender except for olive oil. While blending ingredients, pour oil slowly into the mixture.

Salad:

- mixed greens

- sliced papaya

- sliced avocado

- sliced red onion

- crumbled vegan feta cheese (use either of these from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken or Minimalist Baker)

- pecan halves

Drizzle dressing over salad and enjoy!

 

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The First of Many

Ever since I was little, my parents raised me to believe I could do anything I set my mind to. That nothing could stop me if I really wanted it.

It’s a belief that’s stuck with me all these years—and honestly? It still drives me every day… especially on the days I want to throw in the towel.

Back then, I dreamed big. Marine biologist. Mechanic. Forensic pathologist. Crunchy business owner. Runway model. Doctor. (Yes, all at once, apparently!)

So imagine my surprise when I grew up to be “just a mom.”

And yep, I said it… just a mom.
As if I had any idea what I was signing up for when I agreed to have kids.

No one tells you that parenting is basically a live-action survival game where you’re constantly learning new skills like “convincing a toddler to eat a carrot” or “locating the lost sock that no one’s seen since Tuesday.” Trial. By. Error.

So why bring this up?

Because ever since becoming a mom, I’ve been doing everything I can to make our home—and our habits—as healthy and supportive as possible. What we eat. What we breathe. What we use every single day. It all matters. And I believe those choices shape more than just our routines—they shape our well-being.

Nutrition, safe products, and staying active are non-negotiables in our house. And since I’m always learning and testing new things, I thought… why not share?

This blog is my way of passing it all along to other eco-conscious, work-from-home moms like me. The ones who are trying to keep a clean(ish) house, raise kind kids, and maybe sneak in a laugh or two between laundry loads.

So thanks for being here, and stay tuned for what’s next.
It’s the first of many little conversations I hope we’ll have.

—Maria | EcoWAHM 🌿
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