A fresh, colorful salad with the flavors of a classic banh mi.

This salad is inspired by the classic sandwich and deconstructs some of my favorite elements.

Its light yet satisfying and has multiple make-ahead moments.

Overhead shot: banh mi salad bowl with a baguette piece

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I hope it will quickly become a favorite of yours, too.

All thats left is to serve the salad with generous pieces of torn French baguette.

The do chua can be made a days or even weeks before.

Banh mi salad and in the surroundings, another bowl, a wooden board with baguette slices, and a table napkin with a fork

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As with anything pickled, do chua will only get more flavorful as it sits.

That will leave you with simply cooking the chicken and assembling the salad when dinnertime hits.

Cut the carrots and daikon into 3-inch long, 1/8-inch thick matchsticks (about 1 cup each).

Table setting with bowls of banh mi salad (salad dressing poured onto the most anterior bowl) surrounded by forks on a table napkin, baguette slices on a wooden board, glasses of water, a carafe of water, and a small potted plant

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Add to the bowl and stir to combine.

Simple Tip!

you might make this ahead.

Bowl of do chua ingredients for banh mi salad recipe

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It will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, and spread in an even layer.

Use two forks to shred the chicken into large pieces and toss to coat in the pan juices.

Tongs adding chicken thighs to a glass Pyrex dish with marinade for banh mi salad recipe

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Drain the do chua.

Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing.

Drizzle with the remaining dressing and garnish with the cilantro.

Jalapeno-lime dressing whisked together in a small bowl for banh mi salad recipe

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Serve with torn pieces of French baguette, if desired.

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Creamy jalapeno-lime dresing whisked in a bowl for banh mi salad recipe

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Baked chicken in a glass Pyrex dish for banh mi salad recipe

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Two forks used to shred chicken thighs in the glass Pyrex dish for banh mi salad recipe

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Bowl of drained do chua for banh mi salad recipe

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Jalapeno-lime dressing added to bowl of chopped romaine lettuce for banh mi salad recipe

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Three bowls of banh mi salad with chicken and doa chua, and served with slices of baguette

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