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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant salad with vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ginger dressing, perfect for warm weather meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and bean sprouts.
  3. Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss lightly with the vegetables.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha to create the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro, mint, and chopped peanuts.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Notes

Rinse the noodles in cold water to prevent sticking. Customize the vegetables based on preference and for extra crunch, consider adding sliced radishes or crispy tofu.

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Keywords: spring roll, salad, spicy dressing, vegan, fresh vegetables