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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Spring Roll Salad featuring rice vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and herbs, all tossed in a zesty and spicy ginger dressing. This light and healthy salad combines crunchy textures and bold flavors, perfect as a standalone dish or a side.

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 the rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking, then set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: While the noodles cool, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Keep everything fresh and crisp for the salad.
  3. Combine Greens: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and sliced green onions.
  4. Mix Noodles: Add the cooled vermicelli noodles to the bowl with the vegetables. Gently toss the noodles with the vegetables to combine evenly without breaking the noodles.
  5. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or agave syrup for a vegan option), sesame oil, and chili sauce until well combined and smooth.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure each ingredient is coated well with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Serve: Transfer the salad onto a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired for added crunch and serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • To make this dish vegan, use agave syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
  • You can adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of chili sauce according to your taste.
  • Prep the vegetables ahead of time for quicker assembly.
  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro and mint to enhance the flavor profile of the salad.
  • If peanuts are a concern due to allergies, omit or substitute with toasted sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.

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

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