Vietnamese shrimp salad: so refreshing

Discover this delicious Vietnamese shrimp salad , perfect for summer meals or balanced lunches. Inspired by Vietnamese culinary traditions, this salad is rich in exotic, crunchy, and tangy flavors, yet simple to prepare.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time 15 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

300g peeled and cooked prawns
100g rice vermicelli
1 grated carrot
1 cucumber cut into thin slices
50g fresh soybean sprouts ( optional)
1 handful of fresh mint
1 handful of fresh coriander
1 handful of Thai basil
50g and crushed peanuts
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1 finely chopped red chili pepper (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
3 Tbsp of nuoc-mâm sauce (gluten-free)
2 tablespoons of lime juice
1 tablespoon of cane sugar
1 tablespoon of water
1 tbsp rice vinegar (gluten-free, or cider vinegar)

Preparation

1
To prepare the rice vermicelli: Cover the vermicelli with boiling water, cover, and let it sit for 8-10 minutes, until tender and cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
2
Cooking the shrimp: If your shrimp are not already cooked, quickly sauté them in a pan with a little oil until they turn pink and are firm. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Let cool.
3
Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, cucumber slices and bean sprouts.
4
Add the herbs: Stir in the mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. These herbs bring a unique freshness to the salad, very typical of Vietnamese cuisine.
5
To assemble the salad: Add the cooled vermicelli and shrimp to the vegetable mixture. Gently mix to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
6
To prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, cane sugar, water, and rice or cider vinegar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and create a smooth dressing.
7
Season: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix gently so that each ingredient absorbs this flavorful sauce.
8
To decorate and serve: Before serving, sprinkle with crushed peanuts and, if you like spicy food, add some minced red chili for a touch of heat.
9
Tips:
10
For even more crunch, you can add radish slices or thinly sliced peppers.

Note

This salad is ideal served as a main course for a light lunch or as a side dish for a more substantial meal.

This salad is an excellent source of protein thanks to the shrimp, and rich in fiber thanks to the vegetables. Gluten-free and low in fat, it's suitable for a healthy and balanced diet.

Optimized for lightness and taste, this gluten-free Vietnamese shrimp salad is perfect for those looking for an exotic and refreshing recipe, while respecting a healthy and allergen-free diet.

Keywords: salad, Vietnam, shrimp