Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Scatter with the peanuts, if using. Instead of the crayfish, you could use prawns or pre-cooked meat such as sliced beef ...

Four Vietnamese salads, including beef and chicken versions, have been named among the world's 100 best by international food magazine TasteAtlas. Beef salad is served along with shrimp crackers.