Vegan Spring Roll Salad Peanut Dressing (Printable Version)

Fresh vegetables and herbs tossed with zesty peanut dressing, inspired by Vietnamese spring roll flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
04 - 1 cup cooked and cooled rice noodles, optional
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup bean sprouts
07 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
08 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
09 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
10 - 1 avocado, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Peanut Dressing

12 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
19 - 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, rice noodles if using, bell pepper, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and basil. Toss gently to combine.
02 - Arrange the salad mixture on a large serving platter or divide among individual bowls. Top with avocado slices and chopped roasted peanuts.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
04 - Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad just before serving or serve on the side. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes flat, no cooking required, which means you can make it even when the kitchen feels like an oven.
  • The peanut dressing is creamy and tangy without a single drop of dairy, so rich you won't miss anything.
  • Those crisp vegetables and fresh herbs make your mouth feel alive, especially on days when you need a little brightness.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the cabbage will wilt and the whole thing becomes a sad, soggy pile instead of the vibrant thing you spent time creating.
  • If your dressing breaks or looks grainy, it means the peanut butter is too cold; whisk in another tablespoon of warm water and it'll come back together silky.
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with a paper towel before adding them to the bowl; this tiny step prevents the salad from becoming watery and keeps the dressing from getting diluted.
  • Make the dressing first and let it sit for 10 minutes so the garlic and ginger fully wake up and bloom into something really flavorful.
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