Description
Green Papaya & Carrot Salad is a Thai-inspired dish that highlights the fresh, crunchy texture of green papaya paired with the sweetness of carrots. The salad is often tossed with an aromatic and slightly spicy dressing that balances the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements perfectly. It’s a raw salad, making it a healthy choice for those looking for fresh, unprocessed ingredients.
Ingredients
🧂 Ingredients:
- 1 medium green papaya, peeled and shredded
- 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (optional)
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds or crushed peanuts
- 2 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
🍋 Dressing:
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
1. Prep the Vegetables
- Peel and shred green papaya using a julienne peeler or mandoline.
- Shred carrots and slice cucumbers.
- Combine in a large bowl with mint, sunflower seeds, chilies, garlic, and shallots.
2. Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and salt.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to mellow the garlic and chili.
3. Toss & Serve
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately for best crunch, or chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
This refreshing salad combines crisp green papaya and sweet carrots with a tangy, zesty dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a vegan meal. Garnish with fresh herbs or crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Appetizer
- Method: No-cook / Tossing
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Papaya Carrot Salad, Thai Papaya Salad, Crunchy Papaya Carrot Salad