spicy & refreshing - salad

Ingredients

• DRESSING
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lime, fresh juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, shredded
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil + sesame oil (1 1/2 tbsp each)
• 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons red chili paste (your choice)
• 1 clove garlic, large, crushed, minced
• 2 - 3 tablespoons sugar, brown (your preference)
• 1 pinch black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, light
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint+ cilantro + thai basil (1 tsp each)
• SALAD
• 1/4 large napa cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 sweet yellow or orange pepper,diced
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced, skin left on
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts, fresh, washed, dried
• 1 small sweet red onion, shredded
• 1 cup rice vermicelli noodles, cooked
• 1 - fresh mango, julienned
• 1/8 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/8 cup fresh thai basil, finely chopped
• 1/8 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, fried, garnish
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped, garnish
• 1 lime, wedged, garnish