Spring Roll Salad Spicy Ginger (Printable Format)

Fresh vegetables and noodles tossed in a zesty ginger dressing, finished with herbs and a spicy kick.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 1 cup rice vermicelli noodles
02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers
04 - 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell peppers
05 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
06 - 1 cup bean sprouts
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
09 - 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (optional)

→ Spicy Ginger Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
14 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon chili sauce

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook following package directions. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water, then set aside to cool.
02 - While the noodles cool, thinly slice carrots, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions. Set prepared vegetables aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded carrots, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and sliced green onions.
04 - Add the cooled vermicelli noodles into the bowl with the vegetables. Gently toss together until well combined.
05 - Whisk together grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, and chili sauce in a small bowl until the dressing is fully emulsified.
06 - Pour the spicy ginger dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
07 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Garnish with crushed peanuts if desired and serve immediately.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For a vegan preparation, substitute honey with agave syrup and ensure vegan chili sauce.