Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
Classic Thai green papaya salad with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts. 180 calories, 4g protein, crunchy and tangy.
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) has 180 calories per serving, with 4g protein, 18g carbs, 10g fat, and 3g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
180
Calories
4g
Protein
8% DV
18g
Carbs
7% DV
10g
Fat
13% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 180 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$4.00
Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum)
A refreshing, crunchy Thai street-food salad of shredded green papaya punched up with chili, lime, and fish sauce—just 180 calories and 4g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green papaya, shredded
- 1 oz green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Thai bird’s eye chili (to taste)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- Pound the garlic and chili in a mortar to a rough paste.
- Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add green beans and lightly pound to bruise them.
- Add shredded papaya and cherry tomatoes; toss and lightly pound to coat.
- Taste and adjust the sweet-sour-salty balance as needed.
- Transfer to a plate and top with crushed peanuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4g |
| Carbs | 18g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Tips
- No mortar and pestle? Use a heavy bowl and the end of a rolling pin.
- Wear gloves if you’re sensitive to chili when handling bird’s eye.
- Shred papaya with a julienne peeler for the classic thin strands.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
no cook
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