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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing, featuring crisp vegetables, tender rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and a zesty homemade ginger dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer with an Asian flair.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 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 the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop cooking and cool them down. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: While the noodles are cooling, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Make sure all vegetables are ready to go for mixing.
  3. Combine Greens: In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions, creating a colorful base for the salad.
  4. Mix Noodles: Add the cooled rice vermicelli noodles to the vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  5. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly but gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowls. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for an optional crunchy texture, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Notes

  • This salad can be made vegan by substituting honey with agave syrup or another plant-based sweetener.
  • Adjust the amount of chili sauce in the dressing to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Feel free to add protein like cooked shrimp, tofu, or shredded chicken to make it a more substantial meal.
  • For best results, serve the salad immediately after dressing to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • Rice vermicelli noodles cook quickly, so watch closely to avoid overcooking which can make them mushy.

Keywords: Spring roll salad, spicy ginger dressing, Asian salad, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, healthy salad

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