Description
Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a vibrant dish that celebrates fresh vegetables and zesty flavors, all wrapped up in a delightful salad. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a festive addition to your dinner table, this salad features colorful rice vermicelli noodles, crisp veggies, and a spicy ginger dressing that adds just the right amount of kick. In under 20 minutes, you can prepare a healthy meal that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, this recipe is versatile and sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings for something light and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
Instructions
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- While the noodles cool, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions. Toss gently.
- Add the cooled noodles to the vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce until fully mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve on a platter; sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg