Description
This vibrant Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a refreshing and healthy dish filled with crisp veggies, rice noodles, and a flavorful spicy ginger dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or as a side to any meal, it’s packed with color, crunch, and a burst of delicious flavors!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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1 cup rice vermicelli noodles
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (red and yellow)
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1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 cup bean sprouts
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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1/4 cup green onions, sliced
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1/4 cup peanuts, crushed (optional)
For the Spicy Ginger Dressing:
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3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
Instructions
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Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
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Prepare the Veggies: While the noodles cool, slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Set aside.
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Combine the Greens: In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and green onions.
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Add the Noodles: Add the cooled noodles to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
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Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili sauce.
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Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until everything is coated evenly.
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Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter and top with crushed peanuts (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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For added protein, grilled shrimp or chicken can be tossed into the salad.
Adjust the chili sauce in the dressing based on your spice preference.
This salad can be made ahead by preparing the ingredients separately and combining them with the dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg