You can easily substitute shrimp or tofu for the chicken. As there are multiple ingredients, if your market doesn’t carry a few items, such as lemon grass or tamarind paste, it’s fine to skip them; this salad will be loaded with flavor.
Vietnamese Salad with Chicken Recipe
Serves: Two
Prep Time: 25-30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- ¾ pound chicken breast, very thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 stalk lemon grass, trim the top and base of the stalk (use only the bottom 3 inches; peel off any dry or tough outer layers, then mince)
- 1 tsp ginger root, peeled and diced
Salad:
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 cup daikon radish (1 small daikon radish), grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup mint, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp macadamia nut oil
- Juice of 1 lime (~ 3 Tbsp)
- 1 tsp Tamarind paste
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp Tamari sauce
- 1 tsp honey
Garnish:
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Cooking Procedure:
- Heat a sauté pan to medium-high heat, add oil, then chicken (or other protein), salt, lemon grass, and ginger root. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 6-7 minutes, then set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients until mixed. Toss with the salad and chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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