Lite Thai Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Lite Thai Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice (1 lime); 2 ½ tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend; 1 tablespoon chili sauce (unsweetened); 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 12 lbs papayas (5-6 cups shredded); 2 medium carrots, shredded; 12 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 15 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (or Thai basil); 3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

2 ½ tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
2 ½ tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 tablespoon chili sauce (unsweetened)
1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 12 lbs papayas (5-6 cups shredded)
2 medium carrots, shredded
12 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (or Thai basil)
3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped

1
For dressing:.
2
Mix lime juice, garlic, chili sauce and fish sauce in a small bowl.
3
Add Splenda brown sugar blend and whisk until dissolved.
4
For salad:.
5
Peel papaya, seed & grate on a mandolin.
6
Place 1/3 of sliced papaya in a heavy zip lock type bag.Using the smooth side of a meat pounder (or rolling pin) pound papaya to soften.
7
Add to bowl and repeat with remaining sliced papaya.
8
(Skip this step if you grated the papaya).
9
Add tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, cilantro and dressing to grated or sliced/pounded papaya.
10
Toss to combine and let sit 60 minutes to flavor.
11
Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or in individual lettuce leaves.
12
Sprinkle on peanuts and toss immediately before serving.

272

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice (1 lime), 2 ½ tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend, 1 tablespoon chili sauce (unsweetened), 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed), and more.

Yes, Lite Thai Papaya Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lite Thai Papaya Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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