Description
A fresh and vibrant Spring Roll Salad featuring mixed greens, shrimp, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a spicy ginger dressing with a touch of sweetness and heat.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, sliced
- 1/2 cup rice noodles, cooked
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Spicy Ginger Dressing
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl. Peel and shred the carrots, add to the bowl. Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper and add them in. Finely chop the cilantro, mint, and green onions, then mix together with the vegetables.
- Add Shrimp and Noodles: Slice cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad bowl. Place cooked rice noodles in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Make Spicy Ginger Dressing: In a small bowl, grate fresh ginger and mince garlic. Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and sriracha sauce. Whisk together until combined, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to create a smooth, emulsified dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad bowl containing vegetables and shrimp. Gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp or substitute with tofu.
- Rice noodles can be replaced with glass noodles or vermicelli as desired.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- Toast sesame seeds slightly for enhanced flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh to retain the crispness of the vegetables.
