Description
This Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring tender rice noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in a flavorful homemade peanut sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, it combines fresh textures and savory notes for an easy, no-cook meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumbers, julienned
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts, crushed
Peanut Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Water to thin sauce as needed
Instructions
- Cook Rice Noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions, typically by soaking or boiling briefly, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent sticking.
- Mix Vegetables and Noodles: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles with shredded carrots, julienned cucumbers, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth. Add water gradually to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Toss Salad with Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture, then toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top of the salad as a crunchy garnish and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use thin rice noodles for best texture.
- Adjust the peanut sauce consistency with water to your liking.
- Add protein such as cooked shrimp or tofu for a more filling meal.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain crunchiness of vegetables.
- Store leftover salad and peanut sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: spring roll salad, peanut sauce, rice noodles, fresh salad, vegetarian, Asian salad
