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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

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.

Questions

How long does Pork Rind Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Pork Rind Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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