Green Papaya Salad

Green papaya can be difficult to find and sadly, this salad is not the same with substitutions. A trip to any Asian market is very likely to yield the fruit you are looking for…and it’s worth the search.

Makes 4-5 servings

Dressing:

• 1-2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
• Juice of 1 fresh lime
• 1-2 tablespoons organic soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon avocado oil

Salad:

• 2 cups shredded green papaya
• 6-8 green beans, ends trimmed, split lengthwise
• 5-6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1-2 chili peppers, seeded, finely shredded
• 2-3 tablespoons roasted organic or Valencia peanuts, coarsely chopped

Whisk together dressing ingredients. Adjust seasoning to your taste.

Combine salad ingredients, except peanuts and toss with dressing to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with peanuts.