Pad Thai Salad with Spiralized Green Papaya and Spicy Peanut Dressing

A fun version of classic pad thai made wtih spiralized green papaya instead of traditional noodles.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings -8 servings

Calories 121kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

Ingredients for Pad Thai Salad:

4 cups spiralized Green Papaya (peeled, seeded using a 1/8 inch or 3mm blade; approximately ½ large green papaya)*
1 large Carrot , scrubbed with top removed, spiralized (using 1/8 inch or 3mm blade)
1 cup thinly sliced and chopped Purple Cabbage
4 Scallions , sliced on the diagonal, white into the start of the dark green section of the scallion
1 cup Mung Bean Sprouts
¼ cup fresh Cilantro , chopped
1 Lime , cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
Optional: ¼ cup chopped peanuts for garnish

Ingredients for Spicy Peanut Dressing:

¼ cup Smooth Peanut Butter (use a brand with peanuts as the only ingredient)
3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1 ½ teaspoon fresh Ginger Root , peeled and chopped
1 extra large Garlic Clove , rough chopped
1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Instructions for Spicy Peanut Dressing:

Add all ingredients into a blender or food chopper and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Instructions for Pad Thai Salad:

Note: the spiralized green papaya and carrot ‘noodles’ can be very long making them cumbersome to eat. I recommend cutting them roughly into 6 inch lengths with kitchen shears before creating the salad.
In a large mixing bowl or serving bowl, combine all the salad ingredients (except lime wedges and optional chopped peanuts). Toss to combine fully.
Add the dressing and toss again to coat the salad with the dressing. Sprinkle the top of the salad with chopped peanuts (if desired) and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

*To spiralize the green papaya: cut a large green papaya in half lengthwise. Peel the green papaya and cut the half into quarters. Cut the pointed ends to make a flat surface and fit the sprizalier with the largest end of a quarter on the 1/8 inch or 3mm blade. Spiralize!

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