Refreshing Thai Papaya Salad with Crunchy Peanuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Refreshing Thai Papaya Salad with Crunchy Peanuts elevates your meal with a gluten-free dish bursting with vibrant flavors. This salad features sweet papaya, crisp green beans, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a tangy citrus dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, it’s a delightful addition to any table.

With its unique combination of textures and flavors, this salad is versatile enough to complement grilled meats or serve as a standalone dish. Easily find this recipe on easyChef Pro, where you can enjoy personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for effortless meal planning.

Overview

This vibrant Thai-inspired salad combines the fresh flavors of papaya, green beans, and cucumber with a zesty citrus dressing. Topped with roasted peanuts and cilantro, it's a refreshing dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

Peanuts, Fish

Cuisine

Thai

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Roma tomato, minced
• 1.5 Cups fresh green beans, sliced
• 1 Whole cucumber, sliced
• 1.5 Cups papaya, cubed
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Whole fresh Thai chile, minced
• 1 Whole lemon, juiced
• 2 Whole limes, juiced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fish sauce
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Cups roasted peanuts, ground
• 0.25 Cups cilantro leaves, torn

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced Roma tomato, sliced green beans, sliced cucumber, and cubed papaya. Toss with the minced garlic and minced chile pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and white sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the citrus dressing over the papaya mixture and toss well to combine.
4. Sprinkle the ground roasted peanuts and torn cilantro leaves on top of the salad.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors.

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Thai Papaya Salad with Crunchy Peanuts!