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Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce

Vibrant Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce for Quick Lunches

A delightful Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce that captures the essence of freshness and is perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Use creamy for a smooth texture.
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 1 juiced lime Fresh lime juice preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium options available.
  • water to desired consistency
Salad
  • 4 ounces thin rice noodles Cook until al dente.
  • 1 medium cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup purple cabbage Thinly sliced.
  • 1 medium carrot Grated or thinly sliced.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup cilantro Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint Chopped, can substitute with basil.
  • 1/4 cup peanuts Optional garnish, can substitute with cashews.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the thin rice noodles and cook according to package instructions for 4-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth, adding water gradually until desired consistency.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles with cucumber, purple cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, cilantro, and mint. Toss gently, then add the peanut dressing.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and sprinkle peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store dressed salad in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Undressed components can be stored separately for up to 2-3 days for freshness.

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