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Escargot Salad

A refreshing and herbaceous salad featuring tender escargot tossed with crunchy cabbage, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime dressing.

30 minMediumServes 4210 cal/serving

VietnameseSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 can canned escargot, drained
  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint and cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Thai chili, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced Thai chili until sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat on the stovetop.

  3. 3

    Add 1 can drained canned escargot and simmer for 3 minutes until heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 165 F.

  4. 4

    Drain the canned escargot thoroughly and let cool slightly.

  5. 5

    In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint and cilantro, and the warmed canned escargot.

  6. 6

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, toss thoroughly to combine, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Escargot Salad reach?

For Escargot Salad, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Escargot Salad?

The entry for Escargot Salad calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I make Escargot Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Escargot Salad comes from 1 Thai chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Escargot Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Escargot Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Escargot Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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