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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

Refreshingly Crunchy Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

A vibrant Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing that combines fresh veggies and chewy rice noodles for a refreshing summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Minced Fresh Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Agave Nectar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1/2-1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust for heat preference
Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles gluten-free if desired
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cabbage mix green and purple cabbage
  • 1 small Cucumber, julienned or zucchini
  • 2 small Carrots, julienned or other crunchy vegetable
  • 1 medium Sweet Pepper, julienned any shade of bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, minced or parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint, minced omit if not available
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Roasted Peanuts or sunflower seeds as nut-free option
  • Additional cilantro and sesame seeds for topping

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pot for boiling noodles

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Make the dressing by blending together minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, typically boiling them for about 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice noodles with shredded cabbage, julienned cucumber, carrots, and sweet pepper. Add minced cilantro and mint, and mix until vegetables are well-distributed.
  4. Drizzle the spicy ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and additional cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 720mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and chill the dressing before serving. Adjust spice levels to personal preference.

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