Vietnamese Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup of bean sprouts
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup of chopped basil leaves
• 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon of canola oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, carrot, red onion, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and basil leaves.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic clove, and canola oil.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
4. Sprinkle chopped peanuts and jalapeño pepper (if using) on top of the salad.
5. Serve immediately.

Verdict:

This Vietnamese salad is a perfect combination of fresh and flavorful ingredients. The mix of herbs, vegetables, and peanuts with the tangy and sweet dressing makes this salad absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for a healthy lunch or a light summer dinner.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Vietnamese salad as a side dish with grilled chicken or shrimp skewers, or add sliced avocado and serve it as a main course for a vegetarian meal. The salad can also be used as a filling for fresh spring rolls. Enjoy!