Thai Papaya Salad with Lime and Peanuts

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

Gluten-FreeAsianLunchQuickHealthyFresh

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 150 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and tangy Thai salad made with shredded green papaya, lime, and crunchy peanuts, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

4.0g 13%

Fat

8.0g 27%

Carbs

18.0g 60%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

70% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

30% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🔺 Potassium

10% DV

Supports heart and muscle function

🌾 Fiber

12% DV

Supports digestive health

☀️ Folate

15% DV

Important for cell division

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Dressing Ingredients

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

Instructions

1 Peel and shred the green papaya and carrots using a julienne peeler or a box grater.
2 In a large bowl, combine shredded papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and green beans.
3 Prepare the dressing by combining fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, and chopped bird's eye chili in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4 Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
5 Add the chopped roasted peanuts and gently mix them into the salad.
6 Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or fish sauce as needed.
7 Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with additional peanuts if desired.
8 Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.