Vietnamese Banh Mi Salad

Bring the vibrant flavors of Vietnam to your table with this Vietnamese Banh Mi Salad, a fresh and tangy twist on the classic banh mi sandwich. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, julienned carrot and daikon radish, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic herbs like cilantro and mint, this colorful salad is both light and satisfying. Topped with your choice of tender chicken breast or tofu, and finished with golden French baguette croutons, it perfectly balances textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the zesty homemade dressing, made with rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option), and a hint of sesame oil, garlic, and chili for a subtle kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is a perfect choice for a quick, healthy meal infused with the bold, refreshing tastes of Vietnamese cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Daikon radish
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Fresh mint
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast or tofu
• 1 cup French baguette croutons
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian version)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 small Red chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and daikon radish, then julienne them into thin strips. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl as well.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro and mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad base.

Step 5

If using chicken breast, shred or slice it thinly. If using tofu, cut into small cubes. Add the protein to the salad.

Step 6

For the dressing, mix rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), sesame oil, minced garlic, finely chopped red chili, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves completely.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.

Step 8

Toast a French baguette until crispy and cut it into small croutons. Sprinkle the croutons over the salad as a final touch.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and tangy flavors of the Vietnamese banh mi salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1518.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1747.3

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 406.8mg	0%
Sodium 4192.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 172.1g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 359.2mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2930.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 40.6%

Carbs: 35.5%