Low Sodium Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thailand with our *Low Sodium Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)*—a refreshing twist on the classic dish that's perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Packed with crunchy green papaya, crisp carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender green beans, this salad is bursting with texture and color. The naturally zesty lime dressing combines with a hint of palm sugar and low sodium fish sauce, delivering a tangy-sweet balance without the excess salt. Toasted unsalted peanuts add a satisfying crunch, while red chili and garlic provide a gentle kick of heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-rich salad is ideal as a light main course or a zesty side dish for any meal. Try this low sodium favorite today and enjoy guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Green papaya
- 10 Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Carrot
- 50 grams Green beans
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Peel the green papaya and scoop out the seeds. Shred the papaya using a julienne peeler or grater into thin strips. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the shredded papaya.
Peel and shred the carrot into thin strips and add to the mixing bowl.
Trim the ends of the green beans and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the rest of the vegetables.
In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic cloves and red chili together until they form a coarse paste.
Add the garlic-chili paste to the mixing bowl containing the vegetables.
In a small bowl, mix together the fresh lime juice, palm sugar, and low sodium fish sauce until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this dressing over the vegetables.
Gently toss all the ingredients in the mixing bowl until they are well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed.
Crush the unsalted peanuts coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 543 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 5264 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.
