Som-Tam-Style Chicken Salad

Inspired by Thai green papaya salad, this dish incorporates both of the key elements of the classic dish: som, or “sour,” thanks to a lime-juice-based dressing, and tam, or “pounded,” achieved by bashing the green beans before marinating. Summer’s best produce—in the form of juicy nectarines and heirloom tomatoes—and punchy grilled chicken round out the plate. Fair warning, you’ll want to save this recipe for the zesty marinade alone—the green chiles and cilantro combo is great on any protein, as part of this salad or not.