Gỏi ngó sen is a traditional salad prepared with lotus root as the main ingredient. The salad is very versatile, so there is no fixed recipe, but some of the ingredients that are usually used in it include prawns, onions, carrots, pork belly, vinegar, sugar, mint, shallots, and peanuts.

Once combined and assembled, the salad is dressed with a combination of lime juice, chili, sugar, and fish sauce. Before serving, gỏi ngó sen is typically garnished with chopped cilantro, crispy shallots, and toasted peanuts.