Easy Vegan Papaya Salad

Name: Easy Vegan Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups grated firm green papaya; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped green beans; 1/4 cup grated carrots; 1/4 cup cabbage, sliced into thin strips; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 or 2 small Thai green chiles, or red chiles, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar, or 1 teaspoon agave nectar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts; 2 cups shredded lettuce, optional, for serving

A spicy vegetarian Thai papaya salad, or som tum, offers a refreshing side dish alternative to traditional versions.

⭐ 3.9 (49 reviews) Prep: 15 minTotal: 15 minYields: 3 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Salad

Cuisine Tags:

Thai

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Instructions

Combine papaya, green beans, carrots, cabbage, soy sauce, tomatoes, garlic, chile peppers, lemon, sugar, and salt; toss thoroughly.
Mash the mixture with a mortar and pestle, if desired.
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
Stir in peanuts and serve cold, optionally over shredded lettuce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 131 kcal

Carbohydrate: 24 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 824 mg

Sugar: 16 g

Fat: 4 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g