Green Papaya and Mango Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A refreshing Thai salad combining crisp green papaya and ripe mango tossed in a zesty lime and chili dressing with fresh herbs. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green papaya, peeled and julienned, ripe mango, peeled and julienned, carrot, julienned 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 Thai cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups green papaya, peeled and julienned
1 cup ripe mango, peeled and julienned
1/2 cup carrot, julienned
1/2 cup green beans, blanched and chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bird's eye chili, finely chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups julienned green papaya, 1 cup julienned ripe mango, 1/2 cup julienned carrot, 1/2 cup blanched chopped green beans, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 finely chopped bird's eye chili until sugar dissolves and dressing is balanced between sour, salty, and spicy.
Step 3: Pour dressing over the papaya mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves and 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts on top, tossing once more lightly just before serving for a fresh, crunchy texture.