Sugar-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Sugar-Free Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum), a classic Thai favorite reimagined for a guilt-free, refreshing experience. Bursting with bold flavors and crunchy textures, this dish highlights shredded green papaya tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp green beans, and fragrant cilantro, all brought to life with a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. The absence of sugar allows the natural sweetness of fresh produce to shine, while roasted peanuts add a satisfying nutty crunch. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from Thai bird’s eye chilies, this healthy, no-cook salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for a quick lunch or a light, flavorful appetizer. Whether you're looking for a keto-friendly side dish or a fresh, low-carb alternative, this sugar-free Som Tum will leave your taste buds craving more!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized Green papaya
• 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
• 50 grams Green beans
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 pieces Fresh Thai bird's eye chilies
• 1 large Lime
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 30 grams Roasted peanuts
• 10 grams Fresh cilantro
• 1 small Carrot

Directions

Step 1

Peel the green papaya and shred it using a grater or mandoline slicer to get thin strips. Place the shredded papaya in a bowl.

Step 2

Wash and cut cherry tomatoes in half. Set them aside.

Step 3

Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Using a mortar and pestle, add garlic, chilies, and a pinch of salt. Gently pound the mixture until the garlic is crushed and the chilies are slightly torn.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes to the mortar and lightly crush just enough to release their juices.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded papaya, sliced green beans, chili-garlic mixture, and tomatoes.

Step 8

Add the fish sauce and squeeze the juice of one large lime into the bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all of the ingredients.

Step 9

Peel the carrot and shred it into similar strips as the papaya and add it to the bowl.

Step 10

Add the roasted peanuts and give a final toss.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh cilantro just before serving.

Step 12

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more lime juice or fish sauce to taste.

Step 13

Serve immediately on a large plate or individual serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(935g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	511.8

Total Fat 18.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2665.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.8mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2024.5mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 60.3%