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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

spring roll salad with spicy ginger dressing recipe made easy at home. A vibrant, crunchy salad that captures all the fresh flavors of a spring roll in a bowl
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups rice vermicelli noodles cooked according to package, rinsed in cold water
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 English cucumber halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot julienned or shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped, for garnish
Spicy Ginger Dressing
  • 3 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red Thai chili seeded and minced (or 1 tsp sriracha)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil like grapeseed or avocado
  • 1 tbsp water as needed to thin

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl or jar, combine the grated ginger, minced garlic, minced chili, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil. Whisk vigorously or shake in a sealed jar until well combined. While whisking, slowly stream in the neutral oil until the dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a tablespoon of water if the dressing is too thick.
  2. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions (usually by soaking in hot water for 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse immediately under cold running water to stop the cooking and cool them completely. Toss with a tiny drizzle of neutral oil to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large clear glass bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Arrange the cooled rice noodles, sliced sugar snap peas, bell peppers, cucumber, and julienned carrot on top in colorful sections or simply toss them together for a more rustic look.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of Spicy Ginger Dressing over the salad. Top with the chopped fresh cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts. Toss gently at the table to combine all elements.