Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây Recipe

Vietnamese grilled pork salad with passion fruit dressing, or salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây, is a local take on traditional BBQ salads. By using a few Vietnamese ingredients, it adds a breath of fresh air to the classic recipes.

Do you want to have a go at making it? I will go into what makes salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây stand out, the must-have tools and ingredients for preparing it, the instructions for making the salad, and tips and suggestions for similar dishes.

But first, let’s uncover how creative a Vietnamese grilled pork salad with passion fruit is!

Why Is Vietnamese Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây A Creative Dish?

Salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây is a creative adaptation of classic BBQ salads among many special Vietnamese culinary options. It includes many Vietnamese ingredients like grilled pork, a salad dressing made with passion fruits, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Passion fruits are a popular fruit in Vietnam. Its local name is “chanh dây,” which means something like “limes on vines.” Vietnamese people use it for making beverages, desserts, and condiments. Making the passion fruit salad dressing is a highlight of my salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây recipe.

My recipe will add a touch of Vietnamese freshness to your meal, even though it isn’t like traditional Vietnamese salads in many aspects.

How Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây Differs From Traditional Vietnamese Salads

Traditional Vietnamese salads are distinct from traditional Vietnamese-style salads in terms of ingredients (both for the salad and the dressing), flavors, and roles in a meal.

Known as “gỏi” or “nộm” in Vietnamese, classic Vietnamese salads don’t have lettuce. Instead, crunchy vegetables (like cabbage, banana flowers, and lotus stems) and green fruits (like papayas and mangoes) are staples. Many recipes feature protein, like chicken and seafood.

Classic Vietnamese salad dressing is always based on vinegar or lemon juice, along with Vietnamese fish sauce (nước mắm), chili peppers, and other spices. Mayonnaise and dairy products are scarce in old-fashioned Vietnamese salads, which are always tangy and slightly sweet.

A Vietnamese salad is usually an appetizer or a main dish to enjoy with rice or rice porridge. My salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây shares this trait. Though fit for a big meal, it doesn’t need complicated tools or a lot of time to make.

What Are the Tools for Making Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây?

You need a knife, a cutting board, a small spoon, and a small bowl to prepare salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây at home. Here is a description of their roles.

What Are the Ingredients for Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây?

Salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây requires a lot of vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.), grilled pork, passion fruit, peanuts, sesame seeds, and a few Vietnamese condiments. What are they used for? Let’s find out right away!

Main ingredients:

Vegetables:

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What Do I Do to Prepare Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây?

To make salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây, you must prepare the vegetables, make the salad dressing, and assemble the salad. Here is a breakdown of what to do.

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Rinse the vegetables and let them drain.

Cut the tomatoes and passion fruit in half. Cut the cucumber, red radishes, and red onion into small slices.

Remove the core of lettuce and cut the lettuce into large chunks.

Step 2: Make the Passion Fruit Salad Dressing

Scoop out the pulp and seeds of the passion fruit. I won’t remove the seeds because I like having them in the salad dressing.

But if you want to get rid of them, there are two ways to do so. One is to simmer the pulp and seeds for a few minutes before straining them through a fine sieve or colander. Alternatively, just put everything into a blender and puree until smooth.

Next, mix the passion fruit pulp, mayonnaise, honey, and salt in the bowl.

Stir vigorously until well blended. In case you’ve just used a blender to puree the passion fruit pulp, simply add the other ingredients to the blender and let it do the job.

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

Add the lettuce to a large dish. Toss in the red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, red radishes, fried potatoes, and grilled pork. Gently drizzle the passion fruit salad dressing over them.

Garnish with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, or your favorite nuts and seeds. Be creative with add-ins; it’s one of the best tips to improve the salad’s flavor.

What Are the Tips to Prepare Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây From Scratch?

To personalize your serving of salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây, follow these tips: incorporating fatty or protein-rich ingredients, getting rid of meat and potatoes, arranging the salad in a large and shallow bowl, and stirring the salad to mix it with the dressing.

In addition, I will also show you how to store and reheat salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây, plus similar Vietnamese dishes to discover.

Use More Types Of Fat And Protein

Besides grilled pork, don’t hesitate to add a variety of rich ingredients that will make your salad extra special, such as smoked fish, bacon, toasted nuts, avocados, or cheese.

The last one is a stranger in many Vietnamese dishes, but since salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây is already a fusion, just go ahead!

Remove Protein And Carbs

Salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây is hearty enough to be a main dish. To tune it down to an appetizer or side dish, leave grilled pork and fried potatoes out.

Stir The Salad With The Dressing

After adding the passion fruit salad dressing to the salad, feel free to give it a good stir to distribute the dressing more evenly.

Use A Wide And Shallow Bowl

For the best presentation, the bowl should be slightly bigger than the content of the salad. A wide bowl will also prevent the lettuce and vegetables from slip-sliding onto the table. This type of bowl also helps store salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây more easily.

How to Store and Reheat Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây?

Salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây is easy to store but tricky to reheat. It can last 2 – 3 days in the fridge if kept in an airtight container. Lettuce isn’t suitable for freezing, but the other ingredients are fine in the freezer for 2 – 3 months.

To reheat salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây, the best way is to microwave it, but the result can vary from dish to dish. Some people object to the taste and texture of a microwaved salad.

A better solution to reheat the dish is to store the ingredients separately and only reheat the meat, fried potatoes, and salad dressing. This method applies to many comparable Vietnamese dishes.

Are You Ready to Make Salad Thịt Nướng Sốt Chanh Dây?

Vietnamese salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây is an East-meets-West dish that marries Vietnamese ingredients with Western techniques. It is a beautiful and delicious salad that can play many roles.

I’ve shown you what is special about salad thịt nướng sốt chanh dây and Vietnamese salads in general, as well as how to prepare and serve this Vietnamese salad with passion fruit dressing at home. Try it now, and don’t hesitate to show me the result!

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