Nut-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this Nut-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum), a refreshing twist on the classic recipe that’s perfect for anyone with nut allergies. This crunchy, zesty dish features shredded green papaya, crisp carrots, blanched green beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a bold and aromatic dressing made with garlic, bird’s eye chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Prepared in just 20 minutes without any cooking, it’s a light, flavorful salad that’s ideal for summer gatherings or as a healthy side dish. Whether you’re seeking a nut-free alternative or a lively addition to your meal rotation, this salad delivers an authentic Thai experience with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Green papaya
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 75 grams Green beans
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Bird's eye chilies
- 1 medium Lime
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
- 1 small Carrot
Instructions
Start by peeling the green papaya. Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Use a julienne peeler or knife to shred the papaya into thin strips. Place in a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the papaya.
Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces. Blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and add to the bowl.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips similar to the papaya. Add the carrot to the bowl.
In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic cloves and bird's eye chilies. Pound until they are crushed and mixed together to release their flavors.
Transfer the crushed garlic and chilies to the bowl with the papaya mixture.
Squeeze the juice of the lime into the bowl. Add the fish sauce and palm sugar, and mix all the ingredients together, gently pounding the mixture with a spoon to blend the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking with additional lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar if needed.
Serve immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1957 mg | 42% | |
*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.
