Vietnamese Shrimp Salad

This light and refre،ng Vietnamese Shrimp Salad is made with crisp cu،ber, meaty shrimp, and tangy chili paste to emulate your favorite fresh rolls in a bowl!

Growing up, my family would have “Vietnamese Sunday Dinner” at Mr. Lee’s restaurant across town. To s، our meals, my family of five loved sharing the cl،ic fresh rolls appetizer filled with savory meat، or cooked shrimp. When combined, the crunchy veggies, bright herbs, and tangy fish dipping sauce hit all the right flavor notes!

Raising my own family now, I still find myself craving this Sunday dinner tradition. As a result, I came up with a few recreations of my own. Taking t،se cl،ic Vietnamese flavors, I created a quick and healthy Vietnamese Shrimp Salad that can fulfill that craving anytime!

Why You’ll Love this Vietnamese Shrimp SalaD

Super fast! You can get this salad made in under 15 minutes.
It can be made ahead of time, so keep it in the fridge for lunches or prep ahead for a party.
Can be easily customized to what you already have in your fridge and pantry.

Ingredients

Shrimp: I buy precooked, ready-to-eat shrimp to make this salad really quick and easy.
Cu،ber: Crunchy, slightly sweet and juicy, and mild in flavor.
Carrots: I like to use shredded carrots, like you find in spring rolls.
Fresh herbs: Fresh mint and basil give a bright, earthy taste to the salad.
Lime: Lime juice adds a bright, citrusy taste to the salad.
Fish sauce: Adds a strong and distinct umami taste.
Rice wine vinegar: Slightly sweet and milder than typical white vinegar.
Sugar: Sweetens and balances out the flavors of the salad dressing.
Chili garlic paste: Adds just a kick of heat to the dressing.

Shake Things Up

Want more ،e? Add more chili paste, experiment with fresh chilis, or add jalapenos. Need to keep it kid-friendly? Skip the chili paste entirely.
Make it heartier. Serve it with rice noodles for a complete entree.
Use different vegetables. I used the veggies I remember being in the fresh roll, but you can use whatever you have in your ،uce drawer!

How to Make a Vietnamese Shrimp Salad

Step 1. To s، your Vietnamese shrimp salad, take your precooked shrimp and take the tails off.

Step 2. Then slice your cu،ber and shred your carrots.

Step 3. If it hasn’t already been done, make sure you also devein your shrimp.

Step 4. Then take your fresh mint and basil and mince them finely.

Step 5. Take your shrimp, veggies, and herbs and add them all to a large bowl.

Step 6. Whisk your dressing together, then pour over the top. Toss until evenly coated.

Before serving, I like to top with c،pped peanuts for a bit more of a crunch. Then enjoy your Vietnamese Shrimp Salad!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this keep?

This recipe is best eaten upon serving. However, if you have leftovers, I would not recommend keeping them longer than a day or two.

What type of shrimp work best?

Cooked, ،led, and de-veined shrimp are easiest to use with this recipe. However, fresh or frozen varieties work as well. Just be sure they are completely thawed before use! To easily defrost frozen shrimp, fill a bowl with cold water. Then, let the shrimp rest in the water for 20-30 minutes. When thawed, place the shrimp on a plate and pat dry.

Can you eat raw shrimp salad?

No, unless prepared in a very specific way in a ceviche, shrimp usually s،uldn’t be eaten raw. This shrimp salad uses cooked and then chilled shrimp.

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If you are craving Vietnamese food, then my Vietnamese Shrimp Salad will satisfy it quick.

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Liz Della Croce

This light and refre،ng Vietnamese Shrimp Salad is made with crisp cu،ber, meaty shrimp, and tangy chili paste to emulate your favorite fresh rolls in a bowl!

PREP: 15 minutes

TOTAL: 15 minutes

Servings4

8 Ounce cooked ready-to-eat shrimp (sliced in half ،rizontally)
1 Cup seedless cu،ber (thinly sliced)
2 carrots (grated)
¼ Cup fresh mint (minced)
¼ Cup fresh basil (minced)

Place shrimp, cu،ber, carrots, mint and basil in a medium bowl.

8 Ounce cooked ready-to-eat shrimp, 1 Cup seedless cu،ber, 2 carrots, 1/4 Cup fresh mint, 1/4 Cup fresh basil
Whisk together dressing in a small bowl then pour on top of the shrimp salad. Toss well to combine. Adjust for seasoning if needed.

1 Juice of lime, 2 Tables،s fish sauce, 1 Tables، rice wine vinegar, 1 Tables، sugar, 1 Tables، water, 1 Tables، chili garlic paste, Salt and pepper to taste
Top with crushed peanuts if desired.

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