southeast-asian-salad-with-grapes-and-prawns

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice noodles in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain, then cool thoroughly under running water. Drain again, then let sit in colander for a few minutes to completely drain excess water. This can be done up to two hours in advance. In mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside. Combine rice noodles, remaining salad ingredients and dressing and toss to combine. Place lettuce leaves on plates, put salad mixture on lettuce, sprinkle top with chopped peanuts, and serve.

Ingredients

1 6-ounce package thin rice noodles (maifun)
1 head bibb or butter lettuce, washed and dried

Dressing:

2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce or soy sauce
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar

Salad:

2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 cups California seedless grapes, rinsed and halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1 pound prawns, deveined, cooked and peeled
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice noodles in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain, then cool thoroughly under running water. Drain again, then let sit in colander for a few minutes to completely drain excess water. This can be done up to two hours in advance. In mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside. Combine rice noodles, remaining salad ingredients and dressing and toss to combine. Place lettuce leaves on plates, put salad mixture on lettuce, sprinkle top with chopped peanuts, and serve.

Notes

Rice noodles (also called rice thread or maifun noodles) and fish sauce are available in the Asian section of grocery stores.

This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Dairy-free recipe

Servings

6 servings

Nutritional Information

Calories 350; Protein 21 g; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fat 12 g (32% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 2 g (5% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 737 mg; Fiber 3 g.