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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing

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Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish packed with fresh vegetables and tender rice noodles. This salad is an explosion of colors and textures, perfectly complemented by a zesty dressing that adds a delightful kick. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as an eye-catching side at gatherings, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time, making it a convenient option for meal prep. Each bite bursts with flavor, ensuring you enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/21 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 11/2 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned
  • 2 small carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium sweet pepper, julienned
  • 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Additional cilantro and sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. For the dressing, whisk together minced ginger, garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, rice apple vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  2. Boil water in a pot and cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Julienne cucumber, carrots, and sweet pepper; shred the cabbage if not pre-shredded.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice noodles with shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrots, sweet pepper, cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts.
  5. Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or chill before serving; garnish with additional cilantro and sesame seeds.

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