Thai Style Papaya Salad

Thai Style Papaya Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish bursting with flavors and textures, featuring crunchy green papaya, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. This gluten-free salad embodies the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes.

Ingredients

• Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
• Carrot - 50 grams, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green beans - 50 grams, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Thai bird's eye chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, grated palm sugar, and finely chopped Thai bird's eye chili until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated evenly.
4. Add the chopped cilantro and mint to the salad, and toss gently.
5. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed roasted peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C, supporting immune function.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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