Spring Roll Salad Recipe

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If you love spring rolls, this spring roll salad is a fantastic way to enjoy all the flavors you love without the labor of making actual spring rolls. This is a wonderful summer salad that you can enjoy any time of year, and it’s super easy to make and take along with you wherever you need to go.

Overhead focus. White bowl filled with Spring Roll Salad. Chopsticks rest in the salad.

Need More Salad Ideas?

If you love salads the way I do, don’t miss out on these salad recipes. My Mediterranean Shrimp Salad is super tasty, as is this High-Protein Dense Bean Salad and this Italian Chopped Salad. If you need more choices, you can find all my salad recipes here.

Front view of a white bowl filled with Spring Roll Salad. Chopsticks rest on top of the bowl.

Recipe Variations

Feel free to add meat to this salad. Great choices are:

  • Shrimp
  • Chicken
  • Steak
  • Salmon
  • Cod

Pro Recipe Tips

  1. Take your time and chop the veggies well. Texture is a big part of this salad, so take the time to do it well. You’ll be glad you did.
  2. Adjust the dressing to your tastes. If the dressing is good, the salad will be good.
Close up of a partially eaten Spring Roll Salad.

What You’ll Need To Make A Spring Roll Salad

Salad

Brown rice noodles – You can find these at health food stores such as Whole Foods or order them online.

Carrots

Red cabbage

Cucumber

Red bell pepper

Fresh cilantro

Roasted peanuts

Green onions

Dressing

Soy sauce – Or coconut aminos for a soy-free version.

Rice vinegar – Use white vinegar in a pinch.

Lemon juice – Fresh tastes best, but in a pinch, bottled, 100% juice will work fine as well.

Toasted sesame oil

Extra virgin olive oil – Or any light-flavored oil you prefer.

Honey

Fresh ginger

Garlic

How To Make A Spring Roll Salad

Spring Roll Salad vegetable on a white surface. Overhead focus.

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.

Ingredients for Spring Roll Salad dressing.
Mixing dressing for Spring Roll Salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, oils, hot honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, and lime juice until well combined.

Chopped Spring Roll Salad vegetables on a white cutting board.
Spring Roll Salad ingredients in a bowl. Overhead view.

Place all the prepared vegetables in a large bowl with the noodles and peanuts. Pour in the ginger dressing and toss everything to combine.

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and peanuts over the top of the salad. Serve immediately.

Storing Leftover Spring Roll Salad

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. If you add any meat-based products, only keep leftovers for 3 days.

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Overhead focus. White bowl filled with Spring Roll Salad. Chopsticks rest in the salad.

Spring Roll Salad Recipe

A delicious, fresh salad that gives you all the flavor of fresh spring rolls without any of the labor of making spring rolls.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 oz. dry brown rice noodles
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup cucumber julienne
  • 1 cup red bell pepper julienne
  • ¼ cup fresh, chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 2 medium green onions (thinly sliced)

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce (or coconut aminos for soy-free)
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. grated, fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic

Instructions

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
    Spring Roll Salad vegetable on a white surface. Overhead focus.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, oils, hot honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
    Mixing dressing for Spring Roll Salad.
  • Place all the prepared vegetables in a large bowl with the noodles and peanuts. Pour in the ginger dressing and toss everything to combine.
    Spring Roll Salad ingredients in a bowl. Overhead view.
  • Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and peanuts over the top of the salad. Serve immediately.
    Overhead view of a white bowl filled with Spring Roll Salad.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6927IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

Author: Tiffany McCauley

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