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Papaya Salad

A refreshing and tangy salad made with green papaya, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded green papaya
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 each lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 each Thai chili smashed, adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, carrots, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and cilantro.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and smashed chili. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a vegan version, omit the fish sauce and substitute with soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.

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