Step 1

Have your fried spring rolls cooked and ready to go (either store-bought or from scratch Vietnamese or Thai style). Cook vermicelli noodles according to packet directions and drain.

Step 2

Add the water, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic and (optional) fresh chilli in a small dish, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Grab a large, wide bowl to arrange your salad, it's going to be big! Layer with lettuce, if using, then the vermicelli noodles. Top next with your favourite toppings, including mint, coriander, bean sprouts, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon, spring onion, chilli and finally, crispy fried spring rolls.

Step 4

Serve with the sauce on the side, and once you're ready to eat, pour it over the bowl and dig in!