Vibrant Thai Green Papaya Salad

Name: Vibrant Thai Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 medium green papaya; 1 carrot; 1/2 cup green beans; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic; 2 fresh red chilies; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce

A refreshing and spicy salad with a tangy lime dressing.

This delightful Thai salad combines fresh green papaya with zesty lime and spicy chili to create a refreshing bite bursting with flavor. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 medium green papaya

peeled and julienned

1 carrot

peeled and julienned

1/2 cup green beans

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup cherry tomatoes

halved

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 fresh red chilies

thinly sliced

1/4 cup roasted peanuts

crushed

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons lime juice

freshly squeezed

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon palm sugar

grated or finely chopped

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Preparation

Preparing the Ingredients

Julienne fruits and vegetables

Peel and julienne the green papaya and carrot using a sharp knife or mandoline.

Prepare green beans

Trim green beans and slice into 1-inch pieces. Lightly blanch if desired for a softer texture.

Crush aromatics

Crush the garlic and chilies in a mortar and pestle to blend the flavors.

Making the Dressing

Combine dressing ingredients

In a bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Avoid over-dressing; it should enhance, not overpower, the salad.

Adjust seasoning

Taste and adjust the sweetness, saltiness, and tanginess according to preference.

Toast the peanuts for extra flavor and crunch.

Cooking Process

Mixing the Salad

Toss the julienned papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and dressing together in a large bowl.

Final Touches

Add the crushed garlic and chili mix, and toss again to combine.

Final Garnish

Top with the crushed roasted peanuts before serving.

Plating & Serving