TANGY PORK NOODLE SALAD WITH LIME AND LOTS OF HERBS
This light, bright salad, full of lettuce, leafy herbs and silky rice noodles, is seasoned with just enough ground pork to add richness without weighing it down. The fish sauce and citrus juices make it intense and tangy, while the honey softens its gingery bite. This salad is best served when freshly made and still very crisp, but won't suffer much from sitting out for an hour or two.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, noodles, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest and juice, orange juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, honey and a small pinch of salt. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil and the shallots. Set both mixtures aside.
- Cook noodles in salted water and according to package directions. Rinse under running water to remove any excess starch, then drain well and add to bowl with shallots, tossing well. Set aside while preparing remaining ingredients.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and chile, and cook until lightly golden and aromatic, about 1 minute. Add pork and stir, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook without stirring too often, until browned, about 8 minutes. Pour in lime juice mixture from the small bowl. Simmer gently until most of the liquid is evaporated, stirring to coat pork in the glaze, another 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Add pork, cucumbers, scallions, cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts and herbs to the noodles and toss well to combine. Taste and add more fish sauce, lime juice or both. Just before serving, toss in lettuce, and serve sprinkled with red-pepper flakes with lime wedges on the side.
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Mohid Mandan
[email protected]This salad looks amazing!
Asad gujjar Asad gujjar
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad!
Bhaiya Bhaiya
[email protected]This is the perfect salad for a summer cookout.
Tamara Sellers
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork.
Waseem Bittian
[email protected]I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
hakam momani
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. I've used different types of noodles and vegetables and it's always turned out great.
Jennifer Sharp
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Leo Guerrero
[email protected]This pork noodle salad is a staple in my summer recipe rotation.
Thomas Gonzales
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe!
Shabhaz khan Shabhaz khan
[email protected]This salad is the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory.
Dj Nomiz
[email protected]Love this recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm short on time.
Will Kaneki
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Atif Naeem
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but this salad was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pork was cooked perfectly.
Muhammad Sudais
[email protected]This was my first time making a pork noodle salad and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the salad was delicious.
Nathnael Moges
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tangy dressing and the tender pork.
Arif Mizan
[email protected]This pork noodle salad was so refreshing and flavorful! The lime and herbs really brightened up the dish.