Grilled Pork Noodle Salad
A fresh and satisfying Vietnamese-inspired salad with grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, crisp lettuce, herbs, and a spicy peanut-chili dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder or loin
- 8 oz vermicelli noodles
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro)
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 3 tbsp chili sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1 lb pork into thin strips and marinate with 2 tbsp fish sauce and juice of 1 lime for 10 minutes.
- 2
Cook the 8 oz vermicelli noodles according to package, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
- 3
Grill or pan-sear the pork over medium-high heat until charred and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 4
Toss the 4 cups lettuce and 1 cup herbs with the noodles and divide among bowls.
- 5
Top with the grilled pork, 0.25 cup peanuts, and drizzle with 3 tbsp chili sauce. Serve immediately.
- 6
Optional: add a pinch of sugar to the chili sauce for balance, or extra lime if you like it tangier.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or skillet
- Large pot
- Colander
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
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