Description
Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables, rice noodles, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a zesty ginger dressing. This salad is visually stunning and packed with flavor, making it the perfect addition to warm-weather meals or gatherings. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it caters to various taste preferences while delivering a burst of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 8 oz grilled shrimp or chicken (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions (about 5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Dice bell peppers, julienne carrots, and slice cucumbers.
- Chop cilantro and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled rice noodles with the chopped vegetables and herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg