This dish combines juicy, ripe strawberries—one of Da Lat’s specialties—with fresh greens and tender golden chicken, all delicately seasoned to create an irresistible flavor. The result is a vibrant and refreshing salad that is both healthy and full of character.
To prepare the dish, the chicken is washed, boiled, and shredded into bite-sized pieces. The strawberries are carefully washed and drained, and can be left whole or halved based on preference.
The salad can include a variety of vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, onions, and pepper elder (Peperomia pellucida), all finely sliced into thin strips.
The dressing is a flavorful mix of fish sauce, sugar, chili sauce, and minced garlic, blended thoroughly to ensure even coating.
Once all the ingredients are ready, they are mixed together until evenly coated with the dressing. The salad is then topped with roasted peanuts, fried shallots, and fragrant Vietnamese coriander for an extra burst of flavor and crunch.
The strawberry chicken salad’s vibrant colors and fresh ingredients offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors, from the tender chicken to the sweet-tart strawberries and the rich dressing. It is the perfect appetizer to start any meal.
