Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsExotic ThaiPapaya Salad Recipe

Papaya Salad Recipe

Inspired by Exotic Thai
Time30m
Serves4

Make Papaya Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fresh Ingredients

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Fresh Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare Papaya

    Peel the ripe papaya, remove the seeds, and cut it into thin strips or small cubes.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and grate or julienne the carrots.

  3. 3

    Chop Cilantro

    Rinse the fresh cilantro under cold water, shake off excess water, and chop it coarsely.

  4. 4

    Prepare Limes

    Cut the limes in half and set aside for juicing.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, sugar, red chili flakes, and minced garlic (mince the garlic cloves finely). Stir well until the sugar dissolves.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, add the prepared papaya, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and squeeze the juice of the lime halves over the top.

  3. 8

    Toss Salad

    Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the papaya salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.

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