Description
This Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce is a refreshing, vibrant dish inspired by Vietnamese spring rolls. It combines crunchy vegetables, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a creamy peanut dressing for a flavorful, healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- 1 tbsp oil (for noodles, optional)
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin sauce)
Instructions
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with a little oil if desired to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and green onions.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic. Add warm water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the noodles to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds if using.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for a more refreshing dish.
Notes
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Add grilled tofu or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
