Category: Salads

1 large Head of Boston or other soft lettuce, separated into

Individual leaves

1 bunch Of scallions, cut into 2 inch lengths

1 cup Coriander leaves

1 cup Mint leaves

1 cup Fresh Asian or regular basil leaves

1 Cucumber, peeled in alternating strips, halved lengthwise and

Sliced thinly crosswise

4 oz Fresh bean sprouts

1 Ripe mango

1 bunch Ripe bananas

1 Ripe papaya

6 Apples

6 Star fruit

On a large platter, decoratively arrange all of the ingredients in separate groups. Use in recipes where required.



From "The Foods of Vietnam" by Nicole Rauthier. Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 1989.