Summer salad, Cambodian style

Summer salad, Cambodian style :)

This salad is inspired by a cabbage salad that is quite popular in Cambodia. The fun thing about making salad is you can throw in any vegetable you like. The ingredients below are just what I have in the fridge. I decided to throw them together and add some dressing (which is sweet, sour and a bit spicy). It is perfect for summer and can be served with any meat (e.g., pork, chicken, beef, or seafood) of your choice. To get the sweet and sour flavour, I used orange juice, lemon juice and some shredded Granny Smith (or green) apple.

Ingredients (4 serves):
-  1 cup shredded cabbage
-  1 cup shredded apple
-  1 cup shredded carrot
-  1 cup herbs (mint and coriander)
-  1/2 cup red onion

Shredded cabbage

Shredded carrot

Shredded apple

Fresh mint and coriander

Dressing:
-  3 cloves of garlic, chopped
-  1 red chilli, chopped
-  1 tbs fish sauce
-  1 lemon
- 1/2 orange

Method:
-Dressing: mash garlic and chilli by using a pestle and mortar (It also works fine if you just chop them up all very finely).

- Throw cabbage, apple, carrot and herbs into a salad bowl. Add the garlic and chili paste. And finally, just pour in lemon juice, orange juice and fish sauce. Toss them well or cover the bowl and give it a good shake :)

For my dinner, I add some pan fried tofu.