Low Sodium Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Thailand with this Low Sodium Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) recipe! Perfectly balancing tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy notes, this healthier version reimagines the classic dish using low sodium fish sauce while keeping all the fresh goodness intact. Shredded green papaya, crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots are tossed in a zesty dressing of lime juice, palm sugar, and garlic-chili paste, then topped with a sprinkle of unsalted peanuts and fresh coriander for the ultimate crunch and aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this nutritious salad makes an excellent low-sodium side dish or a light main course that’s both satisfying and full of bold flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized Green papaya
• 10 Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Carrot
• 50 grams Green beans
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 Red chili
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon Low sodium fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Peel the green papaya and scoop out the seeds. Shred the papaya using a julienne peeler or grater into thin strips. Place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the shredded papaya.

Step 3

Peel and shred the carrot into thin strips and add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Trim the ends of the green beans and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the rest of the vegetables.

Step 5

In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic cloves and red chili together until they form a coarse paste.

Step 6

Add the garlic-chili paste to the mixing bowl containing the vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the fresh lime juice, palm sugar, and low sodium fish sauce until the sugar is dissolved. Pour this dressing over the vegetables.

Step 8

Gently toss all the ingredients in the mixing bowl until they are well combined and the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Crush the unsalted peanuts coarsely and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2239.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	777.5

Total Fat 19.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 542.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 88.5g
Protein 27.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 5264.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.8%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 67.5%