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Healthy Recipe: Bahn Mi Chopped Salad

Inspired by the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, this deconstructed version is transformed into a chopped salad, featuring the classic Vietnamese fixings.

Inspired by the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, this deconstructed version is transformed into a chopped salad, featuring the classic Vietnamese fixings tossed in a healthified version of the famous sriracha mayo for a creamy and spicy salad dressing. Get ready, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  1. 1 cup of greens, chopped

  2. 1/4 cup carrots, diced

  3. 1 radish, sliced

  4. 1/4 cup cucumber, diced

  5. 1/4 avocado, diced

  6. 1 scallions, sliced

  7. 1 nori sheet, crumbled into pieces

  8. 1/2 Tbsp jalapeno, thinly sliced

  9. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  10. sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds

Protein:

Incorporate your protein of choice: diced chicken or pork, cubed tofu, chopped hard boiled egg, quinoa, or edamame all work well

For the Dressing:

  1. 1/4 cup greek yogurt

  2. 1 lime zest + juice

  3. 1 tsp sriracha

  4. 1/2 tsp tamari

  5. 1/4" ginger, grated

  6. 1 garlic clove, minced

  7. 1 tsp rice vinegar

  8. 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss salad ingredients and protein together with dressing. Top with toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with cilantro.

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Lindsey Kane is a Registered Dietitian in Philadelphia. For more nutrition tips and recipes, visit her blog at biteforchange.com.

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