Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing recipe
This refreshing Spring Roll Salad combines crisp veggies, tender rice noodles, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a flavorful spicy ginger dressing. Inspired by Vietnamese spring rolls, this salad is light, vibrant, and perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1.5 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
- 1 small cucumber julienned
- 2 small carrots julienned
- 1 medium sweet pepper julienned
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro minced
- 0.25 cup fresh mint minced
- 0.25 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, agave, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Rinse noodles thoroughly under cold water until fully cooled. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add cabbage, cucumber, carrot, sweet pepper, cilantro, mint, and peanuts to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to evenly coat.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, sesame seeds, and additional chopped peanuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This refreshing Spring Roll Salad combines crisp veggies, tender rice noodles, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a flavorful spicy ginger dressing. Inspired by Vietnamese spring rolls, this salad is light, vibrant, and perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.