Spring Roll Salad Spicy Ginger (Printable)
Fresh Asian fusion salad with crisp vegetables, shrimp, herbs, and spicy ginger dressing ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 7 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3.5 oz rice vermicelli noodles
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cups mixed salad greens
07 - ½ cup fresh mint leaves
08 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
09 - ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
→ Spicy Ginger Dressing
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
15 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped
19 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside in a colander to drain completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine salad greens, julienned carrot, cucumber, bell pepper strips, mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. Add the cooked rice noodles and shrimp. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly without damaging delicate herbs.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped chili, and neutral oil. Whisk vigorously until emulsified and well blended.
04 - Drizzle the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Transfer the dressed salad to individual serving bowls or a large platter. Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts evenly over the top for crunch. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the crunch and freshness of spring rolls without the fussy wrapping work
- The ginger dressing keeps in the fridge for days and makes everything taste better
02 -
- The dressing tastes even better after 30 minutes of letting flavors meld
- Rice noodles soak up dressing quickly so toss right before serving
03 -
- A julienne peeler costs under $10 and makes those perfect vegetable strips
- Toast raw peanuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes for deeper flavor