called som tam
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (blanch if wanted)
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups cubed papaya
2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Combine tomato, beans, cucumber, and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with garlic and chile pepper.
Stir together lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over papaya mixture and toss. Sprinkle peanuts and cilantro on top and serve.
note: add a splash of soy sauce and olive oil to the dressing and a can of rinsed black beans for a more hearty meal.
vegan version:
Instead of the fish sauce, use the juices from an orange, lemon, & grapefruit with fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and a little sugar.
tags: vegetarian, vegan, pareve
source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Thai-Inspired-Confetti-Salad/Detail.aspx