Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Spring Roll Salad featuring rice vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and herbs, all tossed in a flavorful spicy ginger dressing. This light and healthy salad is perfect as a light meal or appetizer and offers a delightful combination of textures and bold flavors.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced red and yellow bell peppers
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed (optional)
Spicy Ginger Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust based on spice preference)
- Cook Noodles: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the noodles cool, thinly slice the carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Set aside.
- Combine Greens: In a large bowl, add the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions, mixing gently to combine.
- Mix Noodles: Add the cooled vermicelli noodles to the bowl with the vegetables and gently toss to combine everything evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce until well blended.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter, sprinkle with crushed peanuts if using, and serve immediately for the best fresh taste.
Notes
- Adjust chili sauce quantity to control the level of spice according to your preference.
- Peanuts add a nice crunch, but you can omit them for a nut-free option.
- For Vegan version, use agave syrup instead of honey.
- This salad tastes best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Try adding cooked shrimp or tofu for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spring roll salad, spicy ginger dressing, rice vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetable salad, Asian salad, healthy salad