Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe. A hearty summer salad that incorporates the classic Asian components of flavor- hot, sweet, and sour. This makes for a great dish for those warm summer days when eating outside is a must.

1. In a stockpot combine the chopped ginger, chicken breast, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the chicken to cool in the liquid for 1 hour.
2. In a saucepan combine the fish sauce, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer.
3. Combine the corn starch with a tablespoon of water and mix well to form a paste.
4. Stir into the dressing.
5. Remove from the heat and add the diced red chile and crushed garlic.
6. Allow the dressing to completely cool.
7. In a salad bowl add the cucumber, bean sprouts, green onion, mint, and cilantro.
8. Shred the chicken over the salad. Drizzle the salad dressing over and top sesame seeds and peanuts.

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Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe. A hearty summer salad that incorporates the classic Asian components of flavor- hot, sweet, and sour. This makes for a great dish for those warm summer days when eating outside is a must.