Tangy Thai Green Papaya Salad

Name: Tangy Thai Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups green papaya (shredded); 1 cup carrot (julienned); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (crushed); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon palm sugar (grated); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1-2 whole bird's eye chili (sliced)

Gluten-FreeThaiLunchQuickHealthyRefreshing

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 120 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and tangy Thai salad featuring crisp green papaya, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

3.0g 13%

Fat

6.0g 25%

Carbs

15.0g 63%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

50% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🔺 Potassium

15% DV

Regulates fluid balance and muscle contractions

🌾 Fiber

12% DV

Supports digestive health

🔺 Iron

8% DV

Crucial for red blood cell production

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups green papaya shredded
1 cup carrot julienned
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon palm sugar grated
1 clove garlic minced
1-2 whole bird's eye chili sliced

Instructions

1 Prepare the green papaya by peeling it and shredding it into thin strips using a julienne peeler or a sharp knife.
2 Julienne the carrot and halve the cherry tomatoes. Cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
3 In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, julienned carrot, cherry tomatoes, and green beans.
4 In a separate bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, grated palm sugar, minced garlic, and sliced bird's eye chili to create the dressing.
5 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
6 Add the crushed roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro to the salad and toss gently to combine.
7 Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice or fish sauce if needed.
8 Serve the salad immediately on individual plates or in a large serving bowl.