Green Papaya Salad
Green Papaya Salad is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that will awaken your taste buds. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this Thai-inspired classic that’s perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 scallion, green and white parts
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil Splash
- A few inches lemongrass, coarsely chopped the food processor will do the rest
- ½ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup basil or mint
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- soy sauce Splash
- ¼ cup coconut milk, light or full fat
- agave syrup or a pinch of sugar Splash
- Sriracha, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice Zest & juice of 1 lime
For the salad:
- 1 green papaya, julienned about 3 cups
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scallion, chopped
- Extra scattered herbs that you might have left over from the dressing
- Chopped, roasted peanuts, for garnish
- Protein of your choice optional
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Pulse the scallion, sesame oil, lemongrass, cilantro, basil, garlic, soy sauce, coconut milk, agave, sriracha, and lime juice and zest in a food processor until combined but not pureed, so you can see course flecks of herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Assemble the salad with the papaya, bell pepper, and scallion and toss with as much or as little dressing as you like. Top with a protein, if using, and garnish with the chopped herbs and peanuts.
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