Sautéed Green Papaya Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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A vibrant Thai-inspired salad combining crisp green papaya with a tangy lime and chili dressing, accented by crunchy toasted peanuts. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 15 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 130 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 Serves 4 Thai cuisine 130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded green papaya
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
2 minced garlic cloves
1 minced bird’s eye chili
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mortar and pestle or bowl, combine 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp palm sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced bird’s eye chili. Stir or pound until the sugar dissolves and mixture is fragrant.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, toss 2 cups shredded green papaya, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/2 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes with the dressing until evenly coated.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts on top and gently toss once more to combine. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors.