Refreshing Green Papaya Salad: A Nutritious And Healthy Thai Recipe You Must Try

By Shreya Sarpal

August 23, 2025

Green papaya salad, also known as Som Tam in Thai cuisine, is a refreshing, tangy, and spicy salad made with shredded raw papaya, lime, chillies, and peanuts. Low in calories yet rich in vitamins, it’s refreshing, digestive-friendly, and perfect as a healthy appetiser.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded green papaya 1 shredded carrot 2 garlic cloves 1-2 green chillies 1 tbsp roasted peanuts 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp soy sauce ½ tsp sugar Salt to taste

Step 1

Pound garlic and chillies together using a crusher.

Step 2

Add lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and mix well.

Step 3

Toss in shredded papaya, carrot, and peanuts.

Step 4

Mix everything gently to allow the flavours to combine.

Step 5

Serve fresh, topped with some extra peanuts.