Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Spring Roll Salad featuring a crunchy mix of cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber, tossed with aromatic herbs and topped with a creamy peanut dressing and chopped roasted peanuts for extra texture. This salad is a light, no-cook dish perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
Peanut Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped fresh mint. Mix gently to blend the vegetables and herbs evenly.
- Make the Peanut Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. This creates a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing, enhancing the flavors and textures.
- Add Peanut Topping: Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top of the salad for an added crunch and nutty flavor. This garnish completes the dish.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the vegetables and the vibrant flavors of the dressing and herbs.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs like cilantro and mint.
- Adjust the honey and soy sauce in the dressing according to your preferred sweetness and saltiness levels.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce used is tamari or a gluten-free variety.
- Chopped peanuts can be substituted with chopped cashews or almonds for variety.
Keywords: spring roll salad, peanut dressing, Asian salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad, fresh herbs, healthy salad, crunchy salad
