Charred Green Papaya Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A vibrant Thai-inspired salad featuring smoky charred green papaya tossed with a zesty, spicy lime dressing and crunchy peanuts. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green papaya, peeled and shredded, carrot, peeled and shredded, green beans, blanched and chopped into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups green papaya, peeled and shredded
1 cup carrot, peeled and shredded
0.5 cup green beans, blanched and chopped
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Thai bird's eye chili, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cups shredded green papaya and 1 cup shredded carrot, tossing and charring for 3 minutes until edges are lightly blackened and smoky. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add 0.5 cup blanched and chopped green beans and 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the charred papaya and carrot.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 finely chopped Thai bird's eye chili until the sugar dissolves and dressing is balanced between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine all flavors.
Step 5: Sprinkle 0.25 cup chopped roasted peanuts on top for crunch and serve immediately as a bright, refreshing side dish or starter.