Refreshing and Healthy Green Papaya Salad Recipe

This Green Papaya Salad is a light and refreshing dish that combines the crispness of green papaya with a tangy and zesty dressing. It is a popular dish in Southeast Asian cuisine and is perfect for hot summer days. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip up this healthy salad as a side or main dish. Its vibrant colors and delicious flavors will surely impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 green papaya
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2-3 bird's eye chilies
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Peel the green papaya and carrot. Using a julienne peeler or a mandoline, julienne both the green papaya and carrot into thin strips.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned green papaya and carrot, cherry tomatoes (halved), and green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces).
3. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic, chilies, and shallots into a coarse paste.
4. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and salt to the mortar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Garnish with roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this Green Papaya Salad.

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