Spring Roll Salad
Spring roll salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish that combines fresh vegetables, tender rice noodles, and a zesty peanut sauce. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy nights in, this salad bursts with flavor and color. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also customizable based on your favorite veggies. Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful salad that promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 oz rice noodles
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 cups lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)
- ½ cup peanut sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Boil water in a pot. Add rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the Veggies: While noodles cool, chop cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, and cilantro into uniform sizes.
- Toss It All Together: In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles with chopped veggies and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Create the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk peanut sauce and lime juice until blended. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Dress Your Salad: Drizzle dressing over noodle mixture and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg