Oriental pork salad

Crisp greens, fresh pineapple, salty peanuts and smoked pork (or chicken, if you prefer) tossed with an out-of-this-world Asian dressing - what more could you want for a light lunch or supper?

Serves: 4-6

Dressing:

60ml (¼ cup) fresh lime juice

15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil

60ml (¼ cup) fish sauce

2-4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 stems lemon grass, finely chopped

25ml (5 tsp) grated palm sugar (or brown sugar)

Pinch of salt

125ml (½ cup) sweet chilli sauce

Salad:

1 Chinese cabbage, finely shredded

8 spring onions, finely sliced

250ml (1 cup) bean sprouts

Handful fresh mint leaves

Handful fresh coriander leaves

125ml (½ cup) unsalted peanuts

1 small pineapple, peeled and cubed

1 smoked pork or chicken fillet, sliced

Method:

1) Combine all the dressing ingredients except the sweet chilli sauce in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chilli sauce and mix well.

2) Toss the salad ingredients together in a large serving bowl or individual bowls.

3) Pour over the dressing, toss to mix and serve.