Description
Looking for the best spring roll salad that is quick easy and full of fresh flavor? This simple healthy recipe brings together crisp vegetables tender shrimp and creamy peanut dressing for one of the best light meal ideas. Perfect for lunch dinner meal prep or warm weather gatherings this salad is satisfying colorful and beginner friendly. It delivers bold taste with minimal effort and works beautifully for busy days when you want something fresh nourishing and exciting in one bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
- Blend peanut butter soy sauce lime juice honey garlic and sesame oil until smooth.
- Heat skillet with oil and cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Slice all vegetables into thin strips for even texture.
- Add noodles vegetables and shrimp to a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until coated.
- Top with peanuts cilantro and extra lime before serving.
Notes
- Keep dressing separate if storing.
- Add chili paste for heat.
- Serve noodles slightly warm for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg