Thai Vietnamese Salad Bar

Elevate your next meal with the vibrant and customizable Thai Vietnamese Salad Bar, a feast of fresh flavors and textures perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Bursting with colorful ingredients like crisp Romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, and aromatic herbs like cilantro and mint, this salad bar invites everyone to build their perfect plate. With a choice of tender cooked shrimp, shredded chicken, and delicate rice noodles, it provides hearty, protein-packed options to suit any palate. Two irresistible dressings—creamy Thai-style peanut and tangy Vietnamese nuoc cham—tie it all together, while toppings like crunchy crushed peanuts and zesty lime wedges add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this salad bar offers a delightful mix of Southeast Asian flavors and endless customization for a fun, interactive dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Shredded red cabbage
• 2 cups Carrots, julienned
• 1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 4 cups Cooked rice noodles
• 1 pound Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 cup Crushed peanuts
• 4 pieces Lime wedges
• 1 cup Thai-style peanut dressing
• 1 cup Vietnamese nuoc cham dressing

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh vegetables, herbs, and leaves.

Step 2

Prepare the romaine lettuce by roughly chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Using a mandoline or knife, julienne the carrots and thinly slice the cucumber.

Step 4

Arrange all the salad components—lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, and mint—neatly on a large platter or in separate bowls.

Step 5

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

Step 6

Prepare the proteins: cook and shred chicken breast, and cook or peel shrimp as necessary.

Step 7

Place the cooked rice noodles, shrimp, and shredded chicken breast in separate serving bowls.

Step 8

Optional: Lightly toast the peanuts in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor, then crush them using a mortar and pestle or rolling pin.

Step 9

Prepare small bowls of lime wedges for serving.

Step 10

Pour the Thai-style peanut dressing and Vietnamese nuoc cham dressing into small serving bowls with spoons for guests to drizzle over their salads.

Step 11

Set up the salad bar. Lay out all the prepared ingredients, along with the crushed peanuts, lime wedges, and dressings, allowing guests to customize their plates.

Step 12

Encourage guests to start with a base of greens and noodles before adding their choice of proteins and toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4009.6 grams (4009.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4613

Total Fat 182.40g	234%
Saturated Fat 32.60g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1291mg	430%
Sodium 7746mg	337%
Total Carbohydrate 429.30g	156%
Dietary Fiber 68.00g	243%
Total Sugars 108.60g
Protein 361.80g	724%

Vitamin D 6IU	28%
Calcium 1697mg	131%
Iron 48mg	264%
Potassium 8657mg	184%

*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: 34.2%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 35.7%