Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

We LOVE this salad. I found a ready-made dipping sauce with fish sauce in it at the Asian market that saved some steps, and it is delicious. Thanks Jia T.

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Anne Murphy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2011

A couple of things on the fish sauce that my mom taught me as I grew up in the US: 1) the brand of the fish sauce makes a difference, good ones are milder in the "fish" flavor and not as quite as salty; 2) while they last a while, if kept too long, it gets a very strong flavor. Much better when fresh. Unfortunately as a little goes a long way, it usually takes me months to go through half a bottle but mom is right so I usually buy the smallest bottle I can find and keep them for only a month or two. I also cut down on the amount in this recipe to 2 tbs.

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carnivalorchid

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2011

This was delicious, although I made a few changes to make it healthier. I used only half the peanuts and left out the vegetable oil (replacing it with water). I also used oyster sauce because I couldn't find fish sauce in the grocery store.

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brcook1

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2011

This was a hit with husband AND kids! We loved it! The taste was balanced and a little "zippy" but not too much. Just a pleasant meal!

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naser

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2011

I loved this recipe. Have made it a few times now. I also like to make it without the chicken and add in some french/asian green beans (the thin ones), sliced in half. Then it can serve as a lovely side salad to any meat: poached fish, grilled steak, roast chicken... It also can keep longer in the fridge without the chicken and the onions (they don't age very well, get a bit slimy. But all the other veg season well).

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mpk

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2011

I found this recipe first on the UK site. It's a clean and light salad. I did find the fish sauce flavour a little prominent so next time will only add 2 tablespoons. Great though for people looking for a healthy option salad with a difference!

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Catkin

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: London, Greater London, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2010

I made the sauce and truly didn't like it. My husband and I love to eat Vietnamese food, but didn't enjoy the sauce. Maybe it was the brand of fish sauce I bought.

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