Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNaung Mai Thai KitchenGreen Papaya Salad Recipe

Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Green 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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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the green papaya

    Peel the green papaya, remove the seeds, and shred it using a grater or a food processor until you have about 2 cups of shredded papaya.

  2. 2

    Shred the carrot

    Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater until you have about 1 cup of shredded carrot.

  3. 3

    Prepare the cherry tomatoes

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare the green beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans, then blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and chop them into 1-inch pieces.

  5. 5

    Chop the cilantro

    Rinse and chop the fresh cilantro leaves, ensuring there are no stems.

  6. 6

    Combine the salad

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green beans, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.

  7. 7

    Add crushed peanuts

    Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top of the salad mixture.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, and chopped red chili until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

  2. 9

    Dress the salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated.

  3. 10

    Adjust seasoning

    Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or red chili as needed.

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