Thai-Inspired Confetti Salad
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
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1 Roma tomato, chopped
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1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1 1/2 cups cubed papaya
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2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
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1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
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1 lemon, juiced
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2 limes, juiced
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
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1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
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Combine tomato, beans, cucumber, and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with garlic and chile pepper.
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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.