Vietnamese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 head of lettuce, washed and chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup of cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts
• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 red chili, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Set aside.
2. In a larger bowl, toss together lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced onions, and cilantro.
3. Pour the fish sauce and lime juice mixture over the salad and toss again.
4. Sprinkle chopped peanuts and chili over the top.
5. Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving.

Verdict

This Vietnamese salad is a refreshing and light dish that makes for a perfect appetizer or main course. The combination of fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar creates a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds satisfied. The addition of chopped peanuts gives the salad a nice crunch and texture. Serve alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions

• Garnish with extra cilantro and of course extra peanuts
• Top with grilled meat or seafood.
• Wrap the salad in rice paper to make salad rolls.