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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe

Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe
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A refreshing and vibrant Spring Roll Salad featuring crisp vegetables, rice vermicelli noodles, and a zesty spicy ginger dressing. This light and flavorful dish combines fresh herbs and a hint of heat for the perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 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)

Spicy Ginger Dressing

  • 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

  1. Cook Noodles: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking, then set aside.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: While noodles cool, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Ensure all vegetables are fresh and uniformly cut for the best texture and presentation. Set aside.
  3. Combine Greens: In a large bowl, add shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions. Toss gently to mix evenly.
  4. Mix Noodles: Add the cooled rice vermicelli noodles to the bowl with the vegetables. Gently toss to combine all ingredients, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are well incorporated.
  5. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Adjust the chili sauce amount according to your spice preference until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly but gently to make sure every component is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if using for added texture and nutty flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crispness and zing of the dressing.

Notes

  • You can substitute agave syrup with honey for a natural sweetener.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Add cooked shrimp or tofu for a protein boost, if desired.
  • Adjust chili sauce quantity to make it milder or spicier.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried cilantro and mint can be used but will impact freshness.
  • For extra crunch, consider adding sliced water chestnuts or chopped peanuts.

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Keywords: spring roll salad, spicy ginger dressing, rice vermicelli salad, fresh herb salad, Asian salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad

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