Gỏi Chả Lụa

Gỏi Chả Lụa is a refreshing Vietnamese salad that combines crunchy vegetables with savory pork sausage for a delightful taste experience. This vibrant dish is not only colorful but also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a perfect light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Rice vermicelli - 100 grams
• Chả lụa (Vietnamese pork sausage) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, julienned
• Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil) - 30 grams, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large leaves
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Fish sauce - 30 ml
• Lime juice - 15 ml
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Chili (optional) - 1 small, sliced

Steps

1. Soak the rice vermicelli in warm water for about 15 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and sliced chili to create a dressing. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
3. In a large bowl, combine the soaked vermicelli, sliced chả lụa, julienned carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and chopped herbs.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Arrange the lettuce leaves on plates and top with the salad mixture.
6. Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts over the salad for added crunch and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chả lụa, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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