No-Cook Summer Mango and Green Papaya Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A refreshing and crisp no-cook salad featuring ripe mango and green papaya with a tangy, umami-rich dressing inspired by Southeast Asian flavors. This Vietnamese-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe mango, green papaya, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 1 large, peeled and julienned ripe mango
• 1 small, peeled and shredded green papaya
• 1 medium, peeled and shredded carrot
• 10 halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 small (optional) thinly sliced red chili

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 large peeled and julienned ripe mango, 1 small peeled and shredded green papaya, 1 medium peeled and shredded carrot, and 10 halved cherry tomatoes.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves to the bowl, tossing gently to combine the fresh herbs with the fruit and vegetables.
3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is balanced with a tangy, salty, and sweet flavor.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then toss everything thoroughly to coat each piece evenly and allow flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 1 small thinly sliced red chili (if using) over the top for crunch and a hint of heat.