Description
This vibrant Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a refreshing celebration of fresh veggies, tender rice noodles, and a zesty ginger kick. Perfect for picnics, casual dinners, or simply as a light meal, each bite is packed with crunch and flavor. The enticing combination of herbs and spices invites everyone to enjoy a healthy and delicious dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz thin rice noodles
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (lightly toasted)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Noodles: Boil water in a pot, add rice noodles, and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop Your Veggies: Slice carrots into matchsticks, julienne bell peppers, and cut cucumbers into rounds.
- Create the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sugar. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles, vegetables, and peanuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro and mint. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg