Ingredients

For the salad:

• 4 cups mixed mesclun greens
• 2 cups coarsely chopped bibb lettuce
• 1 cup very thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil, large leaves coarsely torn
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 4 small scallions (white and green parts), sliced into 1-inch lengths
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red bell pepper

For the dressing:

• 2-1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 2-1/2 Tbs. honey
• 2 tsp. fish sauce
• 1/8 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh red or green chile or both (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper