Thai-Inspired Confetti Salad

Light, a little sweet, crisp, and refreshing defines this salad combining chopped cucumbers, papaya, green beans, and a roma tomato with a zingy citrus dressing.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 Roma tomato, chopped
• 1 ½ cups fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 ½ cups cubed papaya
• 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
• 1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
• ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine tomato, beans, cucumber, and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with garlic and chile pepper.

Step 2

Stir together lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over papaya mixture and toss. Sprinkle peanuts and cilantro on top and serve.