Low Carb Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Thailand with this **Low Carb Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)** – a healthy twist on the beloved classic! This keto-friendly recipe swaps traditional sugars for erythritol, keeping it light and guilt-free without compromising on taste. Packed with crunchy green papaya, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green beans, and a zesty garlic-chili-lime dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. Roasted peanuts add a delightful crunch, while fresh cilantro elevates the dish with its aromatic touch. Ready in just 20 minutes and with no cooking required, this colorful salad is the ultimate low-carb appetizer or side dish that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying. Perfect for those seeking quick, flavorful, and health-conscious Thai recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small Green papaya
- 10 Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Fresh green beans
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 Red bird's eye chilies
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Erythritol sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by peeling the green papaya. Once peeled, use a julienne peeler to shred the papaya into thin matchstick-like strips. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the papaya strips.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Add to the bowl with the papaya and tomatoes.
In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic cloves and bird's eye chilies together until they form a rough paste.
Add the roasted peanuts to the mortar and gently crush them, ensuring some larger pieces remain for texture.
Transfer the garlic-chili-peanut mixture into the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, fresh lime juice, erythritol sweetener, and salt until the sweetener and salt are dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the papaya mixture and toss everything together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the flavors.
Garnish the salad with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3832 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 5282 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
