Green Papaya Salad

Dressing
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1/2 teaspoon garlic, to taste
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chopped red chile pepper, from about 1 whole Thai red chile, to taste
1/2 cup chopped green bean, cut into 1.1/4 inch lengths
1 tablespoon Nama Shoyu or Bragg Liquid Aminos
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons agave syrup
2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Salad
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2 cups peeled and shredded green papaya (choose an upripe papaya that’s green and very firm)
1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 small carrot)
1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

To make dressing:
Grind garlic and chiles in food processor or mortar and pestle.
Add green beans, and grind into small pieces.
Add Nama Shoyu, lime juice, agave syrup, and almonds.
Pulse to mix well.

Place salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss with dressing.