Description
A vibrant and refreshing Spring Roll Salad with a creamy peanut dressing, combining crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs for a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
Peanut Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced cucumber, chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped fresh mint. Toss gently to mix the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Make Peanut Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined to create a creamy peanut dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the peanut dressing over the mixed vegetables and herbs. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the salad ingredients evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Peanut Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top of the salad for added texture and a nutty flavor contrast.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and crunch. This dish is best enjoyed fresh and not stored for long periods.
Notes
- To make this salad vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For extra protein, add shredded cooked chicken or tofu.
- Chilling the salad briefly before serving enhances the flavors, but serve within 1 hour for best texture.
- You can adjust the amount of peanut butter and soy sauce in the dressing to your taste preference.
- Use roasted peanuts for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Spring roll salad, peanut dressing salad, Asian salad recipe, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, quick salad
