Spring Roll in a Bowl Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing
This Spring Roll in a Bowl Salad has all the fresh flavors of classic spring rolls without the wrapping. Made with rice noodles, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bold homemade spicy ginger dressing, it’s a light, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 MINS
- Cook Time: 20 MINS
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: SALAD
- Method: NO COOK
- Cuisine: ASIAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
Spicy Ginger Dressing
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3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon agave nectar
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¼ cup rice wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
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½–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Spring Roll in a Bowl
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8 ounces rice noodles
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1½ cups shredded green or purple cabbage
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1 small cucumber, julienned
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2 small carrots, julienned
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1 medium sweet pepper, julienned
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
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¼ cup fresh mint, minced
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¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
Optional Toppings
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Extra cilantro
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
Make the Ginger Dressing
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Add all dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Salad
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Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
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Rinse under cold water and drain well.
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In a large bowl, combine noodles, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, sweet pepper, cilantro, and mint.
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Pour ginger dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
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Top with peanuts, extra herbs, and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
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For meal prep, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
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Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes.
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This salad is delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
Find it online: https://www.firsthomelovelife.com/spring-roll-in-a-bowl-salad/