Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) Recipe

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Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For dressing:.
  2. Mix lime juice, sugar, garlic, chili sauce and fish sauce in a small bowl. Add sugar and whisk until dissolved.
  3. For salad:.
  4. Peel papaya, seed & grate on a mandoline.
  5. If slicing, slice into thin matchstick pieces. Place 1/3 of sliced papaya in a heavy zip lock type bag. Using the smooth side of a meat pounder (or rolling pin) pound papaya to soften. Add to bowl and repeat with remaining sliced papaya. (Skip this step if you grated the papaya).
  6. Add tomatoes, cilantro and dressing to grated or sliced/pounded papaya.
  7. Toss to combine and let sit 30 minutes to flavor.
  8. Sprinkle on peanuts and toss immediately before serving.
  9. Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce or in individual lettuce leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 124.12 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 3%
Sodium 292.61mg 12%
Potassium 640.11mg 14%
Total Carbs 24.69g 8%
Sugars 18.35g 73%
Dietary Fiber 4.41g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 93.4mg 156%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 49.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 42.84 Kcal (179 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.77g 3%
Sodium 100.99mg 12%
Potassium 220.92mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.52g 8%
Sugars 6.33g 73%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 18%
Protein 1.04g 6%
Vitamin C 32.2mg 156%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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