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Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce: A Fresh Twist on Flavor

This Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Sauce captures bright and crisp flavors, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter choose smooth for easy mixing
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce adds sweet and savory depth
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh juice for best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium for healthier choice
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust as needed for consistency
For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Thin Rice Noodles look for 'rice sticks' for best results
  • 1 medium Cucumber peel for lighter texture or keep skin on for more fiber
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage cole slaw mix works as a quick alternative
  • 1 medium Carrot grated or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Red Pepper swap with yellow or green peppers if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro use mint if you want to switch the flavor profile
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint definitely avoid dried mint due to lack of flavor
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts chopped peanuts are optional

Equipment

  • pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or Salad Servers

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a pot of water, add the thin rice noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup of water. Whisk until smooth and adjust consistency with more water if necessary.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled noodles, chopped cucumbers, shredded purple cabbage, grated carrots, diced red pepper, cilantro, and mint. Toss gently.
  4. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss again until everything is well coated.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for added crunch. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing separate until just before serving to ensure veggies remain crisp.

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