Pear and Daikon Crunch Salad with Ginger-Lime Toasted Peanuts

Ingredients

• daikon radish, julienned3 cups
• ripe pears, thinly sliced2
• cucumber, thinly sliced1 large
• mint leaves1 cup
• cilantro leaves1 cup
• roasted peanuts1/2 cup
• fresh ginger, finely grated1 tbsp
• lime juice3 tbsp
• rice vinegar2 tbsp
• honey1 tsp
• fish sauce1 tsp
• chili flakes1/4 tsp

Method

1. 1Whisk the ginger, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, fish sauce, and chili flakes in a large bowl.
2. 2Add the daikon, pears, and cucumber, then toss gently to coat.
3. 3Fold in the mint and cilantro just before serving so they stay lively and fresh.
4. 4Roughly crush the peanuts and scatter them over the salad.
5. 5Taste and adjust with a little more lime or honey depending on the sweetness of the pears.
6. 6Serve chilled or cool.

Tips

• Slice the pears just before mixing to keep them from browning.
• If the daikon tastes very sharp, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes and drain well.
• Add a few toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch if you like.

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