Description
This Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant colors and flavors of a spring roll in a salad form. The peanut dressing adds a creamy and tangy element that ties all the ingredients together perfectly.
Ingredients
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Peanut Dressing:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (can substitute brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4–1/2 cup water (start with 1/4 cup and add until you reach your desired consistency)
Salad:
- 4 oz. thin rice noodles
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced (you can also use cole slaw mix)
- 1 cup carrot, grated or thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut noodles into shorter strands.
- Make the dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Finish: Combine noodles, veggies, and herbs in a bowl. Toss with dressing and garnish with peanuts.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or tofu.
- Feel free to adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
