OK, fine. We eat it in stretchy pants while watching Netflix and Hulu. Are you happy? Our Thai food rotation has been a mix of Mango Curry, Spring Rolls, and Pad Thai. And our current obsession? Papaya Salad. Because green papaya can be quite difficult to find, I’ve recently been making an inspired version that relies on carrot and kale instead. I think you know where this is going. This recipe is simple, requiring just 30 minutes to prepare. The base is shredded carrot and lime-sesame massaged kale. Curry-Spiced Cashews add protein and healthy fats (and a TON of flavor). And the peanut-chili-lime dressing takes this salad to the next level. It’s tangy. It’s sweet. It’s sour. It’s spicy. It’s perfect. I hope you all love this salad! It’s: Vegetable packedSuper flavorfulPerfectly dressedTangySpicySweetCrunchyFresh& SO satisfying This would make the perfect meal when you want something light and fresh but still hearty. It’s a lovely stand-alone entrée, but would also pair well with my Mango Curry! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (pretty please?), and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers friends!

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