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Har följt Gwyneth Paltrows newsletter ett tag och blivit inspirerad av både DO/MAKE/GET osv fast mest MAKE-biten. En fantastisk kyckling med citronpotatis. Smarriga cookiesar. Och nu idag en suverän Vietnamesisk sallad med spännande dressing. Min kära kompis K tog sig genom snöslasket och scannade av tre asiatiska affärer på jakt efter alla ingredienser. Vissa var inte i säsong men K fick förslag på alternativ, jag har lagt till dessa ändringar i receptet nedan. Denna sallad svängdes sen ihop i vårt minimala kök av hela familjen.

Vietnamese Salad

This healthy, quick salad is crunchy and has lots of refreshing flavors. It’s wonderful on its own and also takes well to simply prepared proteins; grilled fish, shrimp, chicken or tofu are great options.

SERVES: 4
TIME: 15 minutes

    * 4 large bok choy leaves, rough bottoms discarded, stems cut into ¼" bias and leaves shredded
    * 4 big leaves Napa cabbage, shredded (Kinakål)
    * 1 bunch watercress (discard thick stems), roughly chopped (går att ersätta med annan lite matigare sallat)
    * 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
    * the leaves from about 8 stems each basil, mint, cilantro, roughly chopped
    * ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced on the bias
    * 1 red Thai chili (or more…or less), thinly sliced
    * ½ cup roasted, salted peanuts, roughly chopped
    * Vietnamese Dressing (see recipe below)
    * grilled fish, shrimp, tuna, chicken, or tofu for serving (optional)

Toss the bok choy, cabbage, watercress, carrot, herbs, cucumber, chili and ¼ cup of the peanuts together with enough dressing to coat. Serve sprinkled with the remaining peanuts and whatever protein you like.

Vietnamese Dressing

A perfect balance of hot, sour, salty and sweet, this dressing is like a flavor knockout—also a great dip for summer rolls.

SERVES: about 4
TIME: 5 minutes

    * ¼ cup fresh lime juice
    * 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    * 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    * ¼ cup fish sauce
    * ¼ teaspoon salt
    * ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil
    * 2 tablespoons agave nectar (agave sirap finns i hälsokosten eller Rättvis Handel)
    * 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    * 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    * 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion or shallot

Mix everything together.