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Easy Green Papaya Salad with Watermelon Rind (Thai Som Tum)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 side salads

Ingredients

Easy Green Papaya Salad Dressing

  • 5 tablespoons lime juice (1½ limes)
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chile crisp

Thai Watermelon Rind Salad

  • 4 cups shredded watermelon rind
  • ½ cup Easy Green Papaya Salad Dressing
  • 16 ounces green beans , cooked & chilled
  • 8 ounces grape tomatoes , sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

Easy Green Papaya Salad Dressing

  • Add 5 tablespoons lime juice (this is about 1½ limes juiced), 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark), 1 teaspoon miso paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of chile crisp to a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix until fully combined and set aside.
  • Makes over 1/2 cup of dressing.

Thai Watermelon Rind Salad

  • You can shred the watermelon rind with a cheese grater but if you use a food processor, I suggest facing the heartier green part of the rind towards the middle of the blade, where there is more support. It will shred easier.
  • Add 4 cups of shredded watermelon rind and 1/2 cup Easy Green Papaya Salad Dressing to a large mixing bowl, and mix together.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and mix in 16 ounces of green beans and 8 ounces of sliced grape tomatoes.
  • Divide salad and top off with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/4 chopped peanuts.
  • Enjoy!