Salad Mixed With Vinegar Oil

Fresh vegetables mixed with vinegar and oil are a staple in Vietnamese daily family meals, adding both flavor and nutrition.

When preparing a salad with vinegar and oil, it's essential to choose fresh vegetables, such as rau càng cua (peperomia) or watercress. These greens maintain their crispness and limit the need for additional oils. This dish is not only healthy for everyone, but it can also aid in weight loss.

Opt for vegetables rich in carotenoids and polyphenols, which contain bioflavonoids known for their antioxidant properties. These nutrients help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and prevent cancer. Additionally, consuming salads provides a substantial amount of B vitamins, which stimulate fluid secretion, enhance intestinal motility, and help eliminate cholesterol from the body. These vegetables also have medicinal benefits.

Vegetables in salads also contain trace elements vital for children's development and overall health. Including a salad mixed with vinegar and oil in your meals a few times a week is a nutritious and beneficial choice.

Ingredients:

1 bunch of rau rau càng cua and watercress

1/2 white onion, thinly sliced

2 eggs

1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato, sliced

1/2 small cucumber, sliced

Shallot, thinly sliced

Minced garlic clove

Chili (optional)

Vinegar ingredients:

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preparing fried onions and garlic:

Put a small pot on the stove and add 1/4 cup of oil.

Add shallot and garlic and fry until golden brown.

Mix vinegar oil:

Using a bowl, add all the vinegar ingredients and mix well. You can adjust it to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon of fried onion, garlic, and oil to the vinegar mixture. You can add chili if you want it spicy.

Preparing vegetables:

Wash and dry purchased vegetables.

Soak white onions in ice water for about 10 minutes then take them out and drain. This step will help the onions become crispy.

Boil two eggs until cooked.

If using large tomatoes, slice thinly.

Presenting and enjoying:

Arrange all the vegetables, eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers on a plate.

Drizzle with vinaigrette evenly and enjoy.

This salad with vinegar and oil is not only delicious but also very healthy. I wish you success and a delicious meal!

Tip: you can make a jar of vinegar and oil to save time whenever you would like to enjoy this salad. You can choose the variety of vinegar to suit your taste. If sesame oil is not what you like, you can substitute with olive oil.