Vietnamese Vegetable Platter

From the Vegetarian Times 2000: "This platter is a traditional accompaniment to almost all Vietnamese meals."

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  heads  of soft lettuce
• 1  cup  coarsely chopped of fresh mint
• 1  cup  coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  cup  thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts)
• 1  large cucumber
• 3  carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1  cup bean sprouts
• 1  cup onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1  cup daikon radish, shredded (optional)
• 1  cup  shredded jicama (optional)

Directions

1. Use lettuce like Boston lettuce, leaves torn in half.
2. for the cuke: peel and slice length- wise, then thinly into half-moons.
3. On a large platter, place each ingredient in individual mounds, with the lettuce in the center and the other items surrounding it.
4. Variations: In addition to or as a substitution for the vegetables and herbs listed use the optional ingredients.