Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Fresh Spring Roll Salad with Creamy Peanut Ginger Dressing, an easy and delightful dish that captures the essence of spring rolls without the rolling hassle. This colorful salad combines fresh vegetables, lean protein, and a rich peanut ginger dressing that brings everything together for a satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings, it takes under 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weekdays. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for endless variations while enjoying a healthy and nutritious option that can be prepped ahead of time.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pre-cooked shrimp (tails removed)
- 8 ounces rice noodles (cooked)
- 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
- ¾ cup carrots (grated)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno (diced fine)
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- 1 cup Persian cucumber (diced small)
- ⅓ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup peanuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice grape juice vinegar
- 1 large clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (or other hot sauce)
- 1 lime juice (1 small lime)
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water (to thin)
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and toss with sesame oil.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey, rice grape juice vinegar, and sriracha. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles with shrimp and all vegetables. Toss gently.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg