Spicy Pork Salad

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 2 teaspoons chili paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until pork is cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Transfer pork mixture to a plate and let cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 teaspoons chili paste in a small bowl to combine.

Step 3

Combine chopped onion, chopped mint, and half of dressing in a medium bowl. Add pork mixture and toss to combine. Toss lettuce, cucumber, sliced onion, whole mint leaves, and remaining dressing in a large bowl. Arrange salad and pork on a platter.

Step 4

DO AHEAD: Pork mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Serve cold or room temperature.