Description
This vibrant Spring Roll Salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables and a zesty spicy ginger dressing that will invigorate your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, it’s a celebration of spring flavors!
Ingredients
- Rice noodles
- Mixed greens (lettuce, cilantro, mint)
- Carrots (julienned)
- Bell peppers (julienned)
- Cucumbers (julienned)
- Radishes (optional)
- Shredded cabbage (optional)
- Grilled beef (or grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
- Crushed peanuts (or cashews or sunflower seeds)
- Non-alcoholic gin alternative (or additional lime juice and rice vinegar)
- Lime juice
- Honey
- Chili flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Soy sauce (for seasoning beef)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and a splash of soy sauce. Grill over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Let it rest before slicing it thinly.
- While the beef is grilling, julienne the carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Make sure the pieces are thin to maintain a nice crunch.
- In a large bowl, mix the mixed greens with the julienned vegetables, making sure everything is well-distributed.
- Toss the cooled rice noodles into the vegetable mix, ensuring they’re intertwined with the greens and veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the non-alcoholic gin alternative, lime juice, honey, and chili flakes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the sliced beef to the salad and drizzle the spicy dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine everything without bruising the greens.
- Top the salad with crushed peanuts for added crunch and flavor. You can also sprinkle some fresh herbs like cilantro or mint on top for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg