Dressing Asian fish sauce or soy sauce Lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp.) Jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced Garlic clove, minced Vegetable or peanut oil Seasoned rice wine vinegar
Salad Minced cilantro Green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) California seedless grapes, rinsed and halved Chopped fresh basil Chopped fresh mint Cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced Shredded carrots Prawns, deveined, cooked and peeled
Garnish Bibb or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried Roasted peanuts, chopped
Method
Cook rice noodles in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain, then cool thoroughly under running water. Drain again, then let sit in colander for a few minutes to completely drain excess water. In mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside. Combine rice noodles, remaining salad ingredients and dressing and toss to combine. Place lettuce leaves on plates, put salad mixture on lettuce, sprinkle top with chopped peanuts, and serve.