Green papaya salad – Core or 1 pt

I first had this salad at a little Thai restaurant.  It cost me $6.00.  Found out I could make it for far less.  Shop the asian markets and you will be able to find everything you need.

• 3 cups  peeled green papaya, shredded*
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 6 oz. small salad shrimp
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 c. cilantro, chopped
• 3 T. lime juice
• 1 1/2 T. fish sauce
• 1 T. splenda
• 1 serrano chile, finely chopped – or to your taste

Mix everything together and enjoy!  At the restaurant they served it over the top of some ice berg lettuce.   Serves 4

You can also substitute green mango for the green papaya.

*You will need to either julienne this very finely or you can find a special type of veg. peeler that will do it for you.  I bought mine at the same asian market for $1.00.