What are common mistakes when making Thai dressed salad (Yam)?

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Dressing too mild — yam dressings should be punchy. Dressing the salad too early — herbs wilt. Dressing cold protein. Forgetting textural elements — toasted rice powder, fried shallots, roasted cashews. Using sweet chilli sauce instead of building from scratch. Chopping herbs instead of tearing.