Vietnamese-Inspired Fresh Herb Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A refreshing mix of crisp greens and fresh herbs tossed in a zesty ginger lime dressing, perfect as a light side or starter. This Vietnamese-inspired salad recipe (gluten free, vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, 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 120 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 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1/2 cup each of fresh mint and cilantro leaves, and 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, gently tossing to mix.
Step 2: Add 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber and 1 julienned medium carrot to the greens.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil until the honey dissolves and dressing is smooth.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts on top for crunch before serving immediately.