Thai-Inspired Confetti Salad

Prep time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups cubed papaya
2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions

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