Description
A vibrant and fresh salad inspired by spring rolls, packed with crunchy veggies, chewy rice vermicelli noodles, and a spicy ginger dressing.
Ingredients
- Rice Vermicelli Noodles
- Cabbage (green and red)
- Carrots (shredded or julienned)
- Cucumber (preferably English cucumber)
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, and green)
- Fresh Herbs (mint, cilantro, basil)
- Protein (optional: grilled shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
- For the Spicy Ginger Dressing:
- Fresh ginger (grated)
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Honey or maple syrup
- Rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Sriracha or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Rice Vermicelli Noodles by boiling water, adding noodles, and soaking for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Vegetables by tossing cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers into a mixing bowl.
- Make the Spicy Ginger Dressing by whisking together ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha.
- Combine the ingredients by draining the noodles, adding them to the vegetables, and pouring the dressing over everything.
- Plate the salad by transferring it to a serving platter, top with protein and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
This salad can be customized with your favorite proteins and veggies. Best served fresh, with dressing added just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spring roll salad, spicy ginger dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe