Papaya Salad
A quick, vibrant Thai-style salad with shredded green papaya, crunchy green beans, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy lime dressing. Ready in minutes for a fresh, spicy side or light meal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 small green papaya
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili
- 2 lime
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 1 small green papaya, then shred it into thin strips using a julienne peeler or box grater. Place in a large bowl.
- 2
Trim and cut the 1 cup green beans into 1-inch pieces. Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Add both to the bowl.
- 3
In a mortar or small bowl, pound the 2 garlic cloves and 1 red chili (seeded if you prefer less heat) into a rough paste.
- 4
Add the garlic-chili paste and the juice of 2 limes to the salad. Toss everything together until well coated.
- 5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra chili or lime wedges if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Julienne peeler or box grater
- Large bowl
- Mortar and pestle (or small bowl and spoon)
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