Bahn Mi Chopped Salad

Inspired by the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, this deconstructed version is transformed into a chopped salad, featuring the classic Vietnamese fixings tossed in a healthified version of the famous srirarcha mayo for a creamy and spicy salad dressing.  Get ready, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture in every bite.     

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Chopped Salad

• 1 cup of greens, chopped
• 1/4 cup carrots, diced
• 1 radish, sliced
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 avocado, diced
• 1 scallions, sliced
• 1 nori sheet, crumbled into pieces
• 1/2 Tbsp jalapeno, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds

Protein 

Incorporate your protein of choice: diced chicken or pork, cubed tofu, chopped hard boiled egg, quinoa, or edamame all work well

Dressing

• 1/4 cup greek yogurt
• 1 lime zest + juice
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1/2 tsp tamari
• 1/4" ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Whisk together dressing ingredients.  Toss salad ingredients and protein together with dressing.  Top with toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with cilantro.