Vietnamese Pork Salad

Vietnamese Pork Salad

A refreshing salad featuring tender pork and vibrant vegetables, dressed with a zesty lime dressing infused with herbs and spices.

2.5 hr prep4 servings350 cal

VietnameseOmnivoreLunchDinner
By Stephanie

Ingredients

  • Pork Tenderloin (500 g)
  • Lime Juice (Juice of 2)
  • Lime Zest (Zest of 1)
  • Red Chilli (2 chopped)
  • Coriander (Handful)
  • Mint (Handful)
  • Sesame Oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Fish Sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Soy Sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Golden Caster Sugar (1 tsp)
  • Vegetable Oil (For brushing)
  • White Cabbage (1/4)
  • Cucumber (1 chopped)
  • Celery (5 chopped)
  • Spring Onions (3 sliced thinly)
  • Lemongrass Stalks (2 chopped)

Instructions

Steps

  1. Prepare the dressing: The day before, combine sugar and lime juice in a pan with 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Add chilli and coriander, stir, then blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and mix in sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Cook the pork: Two hours before serving, heat a griddle pan and preheat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6). Brush pork tenderloin with vegetable oil and sear on all sides until browned. Move to a baking tray and roast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool, then slice thinly against the grain and mix with half the dressing in a bowl.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the remaining salad ingredients: white cabbage, cucumber, celery, spring onions, lemongrass, lime zest, and the remaining coriander and mint. Toss with the other half of the dressing. Serve on a platter topped with the sliced pork and any remaining juices.

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