VIETNAMESE PORK SALAD

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Provided by Laurie Woolever

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 stalk lemon grass, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 Thai chili, finely chopped
Four 1/2-inch-thick center-cut pork chops
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
Half a small Thai chili, finely chopped
1 8-ounce package thin Vietnamese rice noodles
2 romaine hearts, thinly sliced
Half a pomelo, or a small pink grapefruit, skin and membranes removed, shredded into small pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and julienned
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • For the pork: In a large bowl, combine the lemon grass, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili and 1 tablespoon water. Add pork chops, turn to coat well, and let sit for at least 30 minutes or up to three hours.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, chili and 1/2 cup water. Mix well. Dressing should be strong but not overwhelming; if desired, add up to 1/4 cup more water.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade, brush off lemon grass and pat dry with paper towels. Place pork chops on grill or in pan and brown well, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove from heat and let rest about 5 minutes. Cut into thin slices and set aside.
  • For serving: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and rinse under cold water. Drain, and mix in bowl with romaine, pomelo or grapefruit, carrots, cucumbers, mint and cilantro. Toss to mix. Add dressing and toss again. Top with pork and garnish with peanuts. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 959, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1775 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Bimal “Syangtan” Tmg
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.


Mehta bro Mehta
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Jaya Khanal
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really healthy, which is a bonus.


Sayyed Dev
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this salad changed my mind! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing.


Sheena Walsh
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Salwa Hossam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Mariam Hamarsheh
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty.


Ioplk yy Yuio
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ikenna Chinenye
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This salad is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Gulam Rabbani
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Cute Girl ksjskkks
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Hajih Hassan
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love that it's packed with vegetables and herbs.


Leticha Adonis
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this salad changed my mind! The pork was so flavorful and juicy. I loved the contrast between the sweet and sour dressing and the crispy vegetables.


Waheeda Buwembo
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This salad was delicious! I love the fresh herbs and vegetables. The pork was also very tender. I will definitely be making this again.


ryan edwards
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This Vietnamese pork salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy is perfect. I made it for a party and it was a hit!