Description
Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a colorful and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines fresh vegetables and tender rice noodles, all brought together by a zesty ginger dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch, as a side at dinner gatherings, or even as a meal prep option for the week. Each bite bursts with flavor, thanks to the spicy ginger dressing that complements the crunchy textures of the vegetables. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients, this vibrant salad will not only satisfy your taste buds but also add a refreshing twist to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/4 cup rice grape juice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1–1/2 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 2 small carrots, julienned
- 1 medium sweet pepper, julienned
- 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced cilantro
- 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced mint
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Additional cilantro and sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced ginger, garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, rice grape juice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Boil water in a pot and cook rice noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles with shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrots, sweet pepper, cilantro, and mint. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve topped with chopped roasted peanuts and additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg