Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing Recipe

presented in a salad shape with a spicy ginger dressing, this colourful Spring Roll Salad is inspired by the fresh flavours of classic Vietnamese spring rolls. It is presented in a deconstructed style. Refreshing, filled with crisp veggies, and topped with a flavourful dressing that elegantly pulls all of the components together, this salad is ideal for a refreshing meal.

Ingredients for Spicy Ginger Dressing:

1. 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2. 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
3. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
4. 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey as a substitute)
5. 1/4 cup rice vinegar
6. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
7. 2 tablespoons canola oil (or vegetable oil)
8. 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust based on heat preference)
9. Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Spring Roll Salad:

1. 8 oz rice noodles (cooked according to package directions and cooled)
2. 1-1/2 cups shredded green or purple cabbage
3. 1 small cucumber, julienned
4. 2 small carrots, julienned
5. 1 medium sweet pepper, julienned
6. 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced cilantro
7. 1/4 cup firmly-packed minced mint
8. 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
9. Additional cilantro and sesame seeds for topping

Method:

Put together the dressing by:

Put the minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, agave nectar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, and red pepper flakes into a small bowl and mix them together. Perform a vigorous whisking until all of the ingredients are well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, and season with salt. Put to the side to allow the flavours to combine.

Put together the salad by:
After the rice noodles have been cooked and allowed to cool, mix them with the shredded cabbage, cucumber, carrots, and sweet pepper that have been julienned in a large salad bowl.
Put the cilantro and mint that has been minced into the bowl.
The Salad Should Be Tossed:

1. After the dressing has been created, pour it over the salad components. Combine everything by tossing it until it is uniformly covered and well combined.
2. To finish off the salad, sprinkle the chopped toasted peanuts over the top of the salad leaves. In order to enhance the flavour and texture of the dish, add some more cilantro and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
   In order to bring out the full range of flavours, you may either serve the salad right away or chill it in the refrigerator for around one hour before

serving.
Advice:

• You may use thin vermicelli noodles or even angel hair pasta as an alternative to rice noodles in the event that you are unable to get rice noodles.
• For a more substantial lunch, you may want to explore adding cooked prawns, diced chicken or tofu to the salad. There are several protein additions available.
• Adjustments to the Dressing If the dressing is too hot, consider adjusting the quantity of red pepper flakes or adding a little bit more agave nectar to achieve a balance between the sweetness and the spice.

The spirit of a traditional spring roll is captured in this Spring Roll Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressing, which is presented in a way that is both contemporary and approachable. As a result of the spicy and tangy dressing, which balances the crunch of the fresh veggies and the soft texture of the noodles, this salad is a pleasant meal that is perfect for warm weather or any other time when you want something that is light but fulfilling. Savour the plethora of flavours and textures that are included inside this delectable salad!