Go Back
–+ servings
Authentic Thai Papaya Salad

Authentic Thai Papaya Salad That’s Bursting with Flavor

Discover the refreshing and vibrant taste of Authentic Thai Papaya Salad, a perfect summer side dish that embodies the essence of Thai cuisine.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Packed Palm Sugar or Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Opt for high-quality varieties.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced finely.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes Adjust quantity based on heat preference.
Salad
  • 1 medium Unripe Green Papaya Firm and green is ideal.
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled and julienned.
  • 1 cup Green Beans Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • 1 large Tomato Or halved cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 medium Shallot Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Avoid dried herbs.
  • 1/4 cup Thai Basil Freshly chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Coarsely Chopped Peanuts Can substitute with cashews or omit.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Julienne tool or mandoline

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce, minced garlic, and crushed red chili flakes. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  2. Shred green papaya and carrot into thin strands using a julienne tool. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Snap off ends of green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. Dice the tomato and slice shallot. Gather herbs.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded papaya, carrot, green beans, tomato, shallots, cilantro, and basil. Toss gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss thoroughly with tongs to ensure everything is well coated.
  6. Transfer the dressed salad to a platter and top with coarsely chopped peanuts and additional herbs for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients and proper techniques will yield the best results for this authentic Thai papaya salad.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!