My Meal Logo My Meals
Recipes Meal Plans What & Why Download App (iOS / Android)
Recipes Meal Plans What & Why Download App (iOS / Android)

Zesty Green Papaya Salad with Crunchy Nuts

by
S
Sophie

A refreshing and vibrant Thai-inspired salad featuring green papaya, tangy lime, and a medley of crunchy nuts.

Save Recipe Add to Meal Plan

GET IT ON
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play

Already have My Meals?

Open in App
My Meals App Preview
Preparation time (min) 15 min
Cooking time (min) 0 min
Difficulty
Zesty Green Papaya Salad with Crunchy Nuts

Ingredients

4 servings
|
  • 2 cup
    Papaya green or Shredded carrot
  • 1 cup
    Tomato cherry or Grape tomato
  • 2 clove
    Garlic fresh or Shallot
  • 2 tbsp
    Fish sauce traditional or Soy sauce
  • 1 whole
    Lime fresh or Lemon
  • 1 tbsp
    Brown sugar light or Honey
  • 1 tbsp
    Palm sugar natural or Coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    Peanut roasted or Almond
  • 1/2 cup
    Cashew nut roasted or Walnut
  • 1 head
    Cabbage crisp or Lettuce

Instructions

1

Crush the Garlic

Pound the garlic cloves in a mortar and pestle until finely crushed.

Crushing garlic releases its natural oils, enhancing the flavor of the dressing.

Ingredients needed for this step

garlic
2

Prepare the Dressing

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and palm sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves.

Taste the dressing and adjust the balance of sweet, sour, and salty to your preference.

Ingredients needed for this step

garlic fish sauce lime brown sugar palm sugar
3

Combine the Salad Base

Add the shredded green papaya and halved cherry tomatoes to a large mixing bowl.

Ensure the papaya is evenly shredded for a consistent texture.

Ingredients needed for this step

papaya tomato
4

Dress the Salad

Pour the prepared dressing over the papaya and tomatoes. Toss gently to coat evenly.

Toss gently to avoid bruising the tomatoes.

Ingredients needed for this step

papaya tomato garlic fish sauce lime brown sugar palm sugar
5

Add the Crunchy Toppings

Sprinkle the roasted peanuts and cashew nuts over the salad.

Lightly crush the nuts for easier eating and better distribution.

Ingredients needed for this step

peanut cashew nut
6

Serve and Enjoy

Serve the salad on a platter with crisp cabbage leaves on the side.

Use the cabbage leaves as scoops for the salad for a fun eating experience.

Ingredients needed for this step

cabbage

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 200 kcal
Fat 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates 20 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 5 g

Learn More About This Recipe

📝

About this Recipe

Discover the vibrant flavors of this Zesty Green Papaya Salad, a Thai-inspired dish combining fresh green papaya, tangy lime, and a medley of crunchy nuts. Perfect for a healthy and refreshing meal.
💪

Why This Recipe Is Good For You

This salad is packed with fresh vegetables and nuts, making it a nutritious choice. It's low in calories and high in vitamins, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
💡

Tips & Tricks

For the best flavor, use fresh green papaya and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Adding a touch of chili can elevate the dish.
🔄

Recipe Variations

You can add shredded carrots or cucumber for extra crunch. For a vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce.
🗄️

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Toss again before serving.
📚

Recipe History

Green papaya salad, or Som Tam, originates from Thailand and is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, known for its balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.
🥗

Nutritional Information

This salad is rich in vitamins A and C, low in fat, and provides a good source of dietary fiber.
🍽️

Pairing Suggestions

Pair this salad with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal. It also complements steamed jasmine rice.

Tags

healthy light fresh quick salad

Recipe Categories

Cuisine

vietnamese other

Meal Type

lunch dinner snack

Course

salad side dish

Cooking Methods

raw

Occasions

everyday picnic brunch

Dietary Restrictions

low-sodium gluten-free pescatarian halal vegetarian kosher

Allergens

peanuts tree nuts

Seasons

summer all-season

Difficulty

  • What & Why
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
Switch to English - English Switch to German - Deutsch Switch to Italian - Italiano

© My Meals

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Choose your preferences below.

Cookie Settings

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

My Meals App

My Meals

Continue in our app for the best experience