GRILLED PORK AND NOODLE SALAD WITH BASIL, CILANTRO, AND MINT

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Grilled Pork and Noodle Salad with Basil, Cilantro, and Mint image

Spicy pork tenderloin gets tossed with delicate rice vermicelli anda medley of fresh herbs in this noodle salad, which is satisfyingyet surprisingly light.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons sambal oelek (Asian chili paste)
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons nam pla (Asian fish sauce)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon safflower oil
1 pork tenderloin (about 14 ounces), trimmed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh red Thai chile
5 ounces rice vermicelli
2 cucumbers, preferably Persian, very thinly sliced lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline
1/2 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 small shallot, very thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Garnish: cilantro, mint, and basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Rub sambal oelek, 2 teaspoons nam pla, and 1 teaspoon oil over pork to coat completely. Let marinate in refrigerator, covered, for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat grill to high. Grill pork, rotating often, until charred on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 140 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter, and tent with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons nam pla and tablespoon safflower oil, the lime juice, sugar, and chile in a large bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain very well, and add to bowl with sauce.
  • Thinly slice pork on the bias, and add to bowl along with cucumbers, carrot, shallot, and chopped herbs. Toss well to coat, and arrange on a platter. Garnish with herb sprigs.

Asad Ali Kundan
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I highly recommend this salad!


omar krayem
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Muhmmad Jawad
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The dressing on this salad is amazing!


april fox
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Trureal Smith
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Nadan Janan
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this salad.


Sean Rusby
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork and vegetables.


tajmul islam
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Jeff Stephens
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This salad is a great summer dish.


SHARJEEL SHEIKH
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I love the bright and flavorful dressing on this salad.


Pandhi Faqeer
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hammad Attari Hammad hanif
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


nora sayed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Christina Austin
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Noyon Sarker
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


anaya ayan
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover pork.


Khaqan PRo PUBG LITE
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I loved the combination of basil, cilantro, and mint in the dressing.


EditedKimberlana
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The grilled pork was so tender and juicy, and the noodles were perfectly cooked.


Ashok Kumar Ahmed
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This pork and noodle salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing and the salad was so refreshing.