Cold Green Papaya Salad with Roasted Peanuts and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-09 · Updated 2026-07-09

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A refreshing Vietnamese salad featuring crisp shredded green papaya, tangy lime dressing, and crunchy roasted peanuts for texture. This Vietnamese-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green papaya, carrot, fresh lime juice 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: 20 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and shredded green papaya
1 medium, shredded carrot
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp, grated palm sugar
2, minced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced bird’s eye chili
1/4 cup, chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and shred 1 medium green papaya (about 1 lb) using a julienne peeler or sharp knife into thin matchsticks. Combine with 1 shredded medium carrot in a large bowl.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp grated palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 thinly sliced bird’s eye chili until sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Pour dressing over shredded papaya and carrot mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat.
Step 4: Add 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, and 2 thinly sliced green onions to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Step 5: Chill salad for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enjoy as a refreshing side dish or light meal.