THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Low Fat     Low Cal     Papaya     Peanut     Shrimp     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Cilantro     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons (packed) palm sugar or golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons dried shrimp, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 Chinese long beans, halved crosswise or 15 green beans
1 1 1/2- to 13/4-pound green papaya, peeled, halved, seeded
10 large cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, very thinly sliced
1 fresh red Thai chile with seeds, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Special Equipment
Julienne peeler or box grater

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Set dressing aside.
  • Cook beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Using julienne peeler, peel enough papaya to measure 6 cups. Place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, chile, and green beans. Pour dressing over; toss. Sprinkle peanuts over and serve.
  • Ingredient tips:
  • Palm sugar, fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam), dried shrimp, Chinese long beans, green papaya, and Thai chiles can all be found at Asian markets.

Espresso Cookie
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge overnight. The flavors meld together and it tastes even better the next day.


Abba Sarakiotrike
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili peppers. The salad was still delicious.


Zeeshan Sharif
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into my kids. They love the sweet and sour dressing.


Candace phillips
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead. They worked just as well.


fluffy fox
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs.


Tanya Liebenberg
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I expected. I'll try making it again soon and see if I can get it right.


Davienity Parks
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Nazirullah Khan
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I had some trouble finding green papaya, but I was able to find it at my local Asian grocery store.


Imran ali Bangwar
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This salad is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably reduce the amount of chili peppers next time I make it.


Malik Sadaam
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I'm not a huge fan of papaya, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced that the papaya doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


PURPLE QUEEN
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Kevin Zimmer
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I love the spicy kick of this salad. It's the perfect amount of heat.


Sikder Atik
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's packed with papaya, carrots, and tomatoes.


pyar ali
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Brisilda Dervishi
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day, so it's perfect for potlucks or parties.


Udekwe Prince collins
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I love the addition of peanuts to this salad. They add a nice crunchy texture and a nutty flavor.


Shehzad alee
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The dressing for this salad is amazing. It's a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


obaydul hossain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover papaya. I always have a hard time finding ways to use up all of my papaya, but this salad is a perfect solution.


Ali Don Ali Khan
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this salad without any problems.


Islamabad Milk & Yogurt
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This papaya salad is incredible! The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect.