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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 rice vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and herbs, tossed in a flavorful, zesty dressing perfect as a light meal or side dish.

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 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: While the noodles are cooling, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Keep all vegetables ready for assembly.
  3. Combine Greens: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and green onions.
  4. Mix Noodles: Add the cooled rice vermicelli noodles to the bowl with the prepared vegetables. Gently toss to evenly combine all ingredients without breaking the noodles.
  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 mixture is smooth and well combined.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  7. Serve: Transfer the dressed salad onto a serving platter. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top if desired for added texture and nuttiness. Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • This salad is best served cold; chilling it for 15 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make the salad suitable for gluten-free diets.
  • Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like radishes, snap peas, or shredded Napa cabbage for varied texture.
  • The dressing can be adjusted for sweetness or spiciness by adding more honey or chili sauce respectively.
  • Pre-cut vegetables can be stored separately in the refrigerator for quick assembly later.
  • Garnish with additional fresh herbs like basil or Thai basil for aromatic variations.

Keywords: Spring Roll Salad, Spicy Ginger Dressing, Vietnamese Salad, Rice Vermicelli Salad, Fresh Herb Salad, Healthy Salad, Gluten-Free Salad, Light Meal

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