Papaya Salad with Crab
A vibrant Thai-style salad with crisp shredded green papaya, juicy crab meat, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for a light, refreshing meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
- 1 small green papaya
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 medium carrot
- 4 whole long beans
- 2 whole red chili peppers
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 1 small green papaya and 1 medium carrot, then shred both into thin strips using a julienne peeler or box grater. Place in a large bowl.
- 2
Trim the 4 long beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the shredded papaya and carrot.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- 4
Thinly slice the 2 red chili peppers (remove seeds for less heat) and add to the dressing.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss well to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 6
Gently fold in the 1 cup crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with extra chili slices if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Julienne peeler or box grater
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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