Perfect Recipe for Cooking Vietnamese Shrimp Salad

Name: Perfect Recipe for Cooking Vietnamese Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 200g shrimp, cooked; 1 cup mixed greens; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup mint and cilantro; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp lime juice; 1 tsp honey; Chili flakes optional

🗒 Dinner 🗒 Lunch 🍽 Chinese

Fresh, protein-rich Vietnamese shrimp salad.

Fresh and tangy Vietnamese shrimp salad with herbs and lime dressing.

Ingredients

200g shrimp, cooked
1 cup mixed greens
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup mint and cilantro
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
Chili flakes optional

Instructions

Mix greens, carrots, and herbs.
Toss cooked shrimp with lime, fish sauce, honey, and chili.
Combine with salad and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Use fresh herbs for best flavor. | Do not overcook shrimp.

Recipe Notes

Can substitute shrimp with tofu or chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make ahead?

Best eaten fresh.

How to store?

Dressing separately can store 1 day.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Servings2 servings

Rating4.9/5 (80)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.