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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing for Vibrant Bites

A refreshing Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing, perfect for a light lunch or potluck, that is both vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 oz Rice Vermicelli Noodles or substitute with zucchini noodles for lower-carb option
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or other root veggies like daikon
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Red and Yellow) or swap for green bell peppers
  • 1 cup Cucumber or substitute with snow peas
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts can be omitted or replaced with alfalfa sprouts
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or replace with parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves may omit if unavailable
  • 2 each Green Onions substitute with chives if desired
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts (Optional) or use sunflower seeds for nut-free option
For the Spicy Ginger Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger or use ground ginger in a pinch
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or use gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar white wine vinegar can work as well
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Agave Syrup maple syrup can be a vegan alternative
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil can be replaced with olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Sauce adjust based on spice tolerance or omit

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add rice vermicelli noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they are tender but still firm. After cooking, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold water.
  2. While the noodles are cooling, wash and thinly slice your vegetables. Use a sharp knife to julienne the shredded carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber. Chop the green onions into small pieces.
  3. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, and bean sprouts. Add the freshly chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions. Mix gently to combine.
  4. Once the rice vermicelli noodles have cooled completely, add them to the vegetable mixture in the bowl. Gently toss everything together.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Pour the prepared spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure each bite is coated.
  7. Carefully transfer the dressed salad onto a large serving platter. If desired, top with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill for freshness before serving, and taste as you go to adjust dressing flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

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