Vibrant Green Papaya Salad: A Crunchy, Flavorful Escape

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Experience a refreshing blend of flavors in this Green Papaya Salad, perfect for hot days and customizable with your favorite proteins.

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Prep Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 medium Green Papaya can substitute with green mango or kohlrabi
1 cup Carrots shredded for best texture
½ cup Cilantro can substitute with Thai basil or mint
2 stalks Scallions sliced for garnish
1 whole Red Chili adjust based on spice preference
¼ cup Roasted Peanuts lightly toasted for enhanced flavor

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons Lime Juice provides essential tanginess
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce can swap for vinegar or soy sauce for a vegan version
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Palm Sugar for sweetness
1 clove Garlic finely minced, crucial for dressing
1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar optional for extra tang

Equipment

Mandoline
Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation

Peel the green papaya and shred the flesh, soaking in ice-cold water for 10 minutes.
Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup, and minced garlic in a bowl.
In a large bowl, combine shredded papaya, carrots, cilantro, scallions, and red chili.
Pour dressing over the salad mix and toss gently.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes and sprinkle roasted peanuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead of time with components stored separately.

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