VIETNAMESE PORK SALAD

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Provided by Laurie Woolever

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

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

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Tare Debela

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This salad is the best Vietnamese pork salad I've ever had.

Shamar Goodas

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I'm going to make this salad again and again.

Rurick King Slayer

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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, easy to make, and healthy.

Birsing Tamang

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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Zubair King

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I love the addition of the peanuts to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.

Husnain Nawaz2411

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The dressing for this salad is so good. I could drink it.

Azan Subhan

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.

Ester Bothma

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

Ayuba Alicharki

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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.

Rylan Cantwell

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pork.

Nathan Ramiah

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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this salad changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful.

AWULA MUGENYI

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This salad is so easy to make. I had it ready in under 30 minutes.

Christina Rivera

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pork is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and fresh, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.