Papaya, Cucumber and Shallot Salad Recipe

Name: Papaya, Cucumber and Shallot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 papaya, preferably unripe; 1 cucumber; 1 ½ tablespoons superfine sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 12 mint leaves; 3 shallots, peeled and finely sliced; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely sliced; 6 large lettuce leaves; 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 3 tablespoons unsalted cashews, roughly crushed (optional)

Servings: persons

1 papaya, preferably unripe
1 cucumber
1 ½ tablespoons superfine sugar
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
12 mint leaves
3 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely sliced
6 large lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons unsalted cashews, roughly crushed (optional)

1
Peel the papaya, remove the seeds and, using a peeler, slice the flesh lengthways.
2
Cut into strips.
3
Thinly slice the cucumber lengthways with the peeler, avoiding the seeds and cut into strips.
4
Mix the sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and mint in a large bowl and toss with the papaya, cucumber, shallots, tomatoes and chili.
5
Chill.
6
Line 6 bowls with the lettuce leaves and pile the salad on top.
7
Drizzle with a little sweet chili sauce and scatter with cashews if using.
8
Serve.

112

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 papaya, preferably unripe, 1 cucumber, 1 ½ tablespoons superfine sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Papaya, Cucumber and Shallot 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.

Papaya, Cucumber and Shallot Salad

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