Banana Blossom Salad

Name: Banana Blossom Salad
Ingredients: 2 small banana blossoms, or 4 cups well-packed finely julienned banana blossom strips; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 tablespoons White Vinaigrette, recipe follows; 2 cups shredded, poached chicken breast; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 ruby red grapefruit, sectioned and each segment torn into thirds, optional; 2 teaspoons chopped rau rum (Vietnamese mint), or regular mint; 6 tablespoons chili fish sauce; 4 tablespoons crispy shallot flakes; 4 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 cup water