Green Papaya and Chili Lime Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A refreshing Thai salad combining crisp green papaya with a tangy, spicy dressing and roasted peanuts for crunch. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green papaya, peeled and julienned, cherry tomatoes, halved, roasted peanuts, roughly 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 150 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups green papaya, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup green beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 red Thai chilies, finely sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups peeled and julienned green papaya, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup blanched green beans cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1-2 finely sliced red Thai chilies until sugar dissolves and dressing is well combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves on top before serving for crunch and fresh flavor.