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Pork Rind Salad

Crispy pork rinds tossed with shredded cabbage, fresh herbs, and a tangy sweet fish sauce dressing. This refreshing salad offers a satisfying contrast of crunch and bright flavors.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

VietnameseSaladNo-CookLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups pork rinds, crushed
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bird eye chili, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 sliced bird eye chili in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Combine 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrot, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.

  4. 4

    Fold in the 3 cups crushed pork rinds immediately before serving to keep them crispy.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Pork Rind Salad?

The entry for Pork Rind 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.

Is Pork Rind Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Pork Rind Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Pork Rind 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.

How much protein is in Pork Rind Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of protein in about 210 calories, alongside 8 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

How long does Pork Rind Salad keep?

The base of Pork Rind Salad is cabbage, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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