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A vibrant spring roll salad featuring crunchy vegetables and creamy peanut dressing.

Vibrant Spring Roll Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

This Vibrant Spring Roll Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, tender rice vermicelli, and a rich, creamy peanut dressing. It's a perfect light meal or side dish that's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • serving bowls or platter

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles (thin type)
  • large cucumber julienned or spiraled
  • 2 medium carrots julienned or shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts for garnish (optional)
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

For the Creamy Peanut Dressing

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water as needed for consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Noodles

  • Bring water to a boil and cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Set the prepared noodles aside.

Whisk the Dressing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
  • Add warm water incrementally to achieve a pourable consistency, then stir in sriracha or red pepper flakes if desired.

Assemble the Salad

  • Arrange drained vermicelli noodles in individual bowls or on a platter.
  • Artfully arrange julienned cucumber, carrots, sliced bell pepper, and shredded red cabbage around or on top of the noodles.

Add Fresh Herbs

  • Scatter chopped fresh mint and cilantro over the vegetables.

Serve

  • Drizzle generously with the creamy peanut dressing.
  • Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and sliced green onions, if desired, then toss gently or allow individuals to toss their own portions.

Notes

For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving to prevent the noodles from becoming soggy. Feel free to add cooked protein like chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.