A fresh Vietnamese salad made with crunchy green papaya, tofu, herbs, and a bright sweet–sour dressing. Light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather 👍

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Salad base
2 cups green papaya (shredded)
1 carrot (julienned)
200g firm tofu (fried, sliced)

Herbs & crunch
Mint leaves
Coriander
2 tbsp roasted peanuts (crushed)
2 tbsp fried shallots


🌿 Dressing Options

🥢 Option 1: Classic Vietnamese (Light)
2 tbsp 🌱 vegan fish sauce
2 tbsp water
1–2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
Chili (optional)
👉 Taste: sweet + sour + savoury


🥜 Option 2: Creamy Peanut (Modern)
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1–2 tbsp warm water
👉 Taste: rich + creamy


👩‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare papaya
Peel, remove seeds, shred into thin strips

Prepare tofu
Fry tofu until golden → slice thin

Mix salad
Combine papaya, carrot, tofu, herbs

Add dressing
Toss evenly with your chosen dressing

Finish
Top with peanuts + fried shallots


💡 Tips

✔ Use young green papaya (not ripe)
✔ Keep texture crunchy and fresh
✔ Add dressing just before serving
✔ Balance taste: sweet + sour + salty

🌿 Why this dish stands out

Very refreshing and light
Classic Vietnamese flavour profile
Naturally vegan and healthy