Description
A vibrant and refreshing Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing that combines crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and soft rice noodles tossed in a creamy, savory peanut sauce. This light and flavorful dish captures the essence of traditional spring rolls in a quick, no-fry salad format perfect for warm days or healthy lunches.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Peanut Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Rice Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
- Rinse and Cool Noodles: Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain Excess Water: Set the rice noodles aside to cool and drain any excess water.
- Combine Salad Vegetables and Herbs: In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, chopped cilantro, chopped mint leaves, chopped peanuts, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
- Toss the Salad Mix: Gently toss the vegetables and herbs to mix them together evenly.
- Prepare Peanut Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes.
- Whisk Dressing Until Smooth: Continue whisking until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, soy sauce, or chili flakes as desired.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add Noodles to Salad: Add the cooled rice noodles to the salad and toss again to ensure noodles are evenly incorporated.
- Serve the Salad: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped peanuts, cilantro, and mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy: Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing!
Notes
- Rice noodles can be replaced with thin vermicelli or glass noodles if preferred.
- Adjust the chili flakes in the dressing to control the heat level.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked shrimp, tofu, or chicken.
- The salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day; toss again before serving.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for a healthier dressing.
