Sautéed Thai Green Papaya Salad with Roasted Peanuts

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

A vibrant Thai green papaya salad featuring crisp shredded papaya, a tangy lime dressing, and crunchy roasted peanuts for balance. This Thai-inspired salad recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs green papaya, lime juice, fish sauce 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

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp palm sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the dressing becomes fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely sliced bird's eye chili to the dressing, stirring for 30 seconds to release aromas.
3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups shredded green papaya, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts over the salad and gently mix once more before serving to add crunch and texture.