Herb Salad with Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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A refreshing Vietnamese-style herb salad combining crisp greens and aromatic herbs with a zesty lime dressing. This Vietnamese-inspired salad recipe (gluten free, vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil leaves
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
1 thinly sliced (optional) red chili
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 minced garlic clove
1 tbsp peanut oil
1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped Thai basil, 1 julienned medium carrot, 1 thinly sliced medium cucumber, and 1 thinly sliced red chili if using.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp peanut oil until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
Step 3: Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and fragrant.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts over the top just before serving for added crunch and texture.