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Vietnamese Shrimp Salad

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Total time
15 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
Asian
Vietnamese Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce cooked ready-to-eat shrimp (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 1 Cup seedless cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 2 carrots (grated)
  • 1/4 Cup fresh mint (minced)
  • 1/4 Cup fresh basil (minced)
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon chili garlic paste (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crushed peanuts (optional garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Place shrimp, cucumber, carrots, mint and basil in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk together dressing in a small bowl then pour on top of the shrimp salad. Toss well to combine. Adjust for seasoning if needed.

  3. 3

    Top with crushed peanuts if desired.

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