Description
This Vibrant Summer Roll Salad reimagines Vietnamese spring rolls as a colorful deconstructed bowl. Cold rice noodles, plump shrimp, crisp lettuce, and a rainbow of vegetables combine with fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. A creamy peanut-lime Spring Roll Salad Dressing ties every element together, offering bright, balanced flavors perfect for hot days and summer gatherings. Quick to assemble and endlessly adaptable, this salad brings the essence of spring rolls to your table without the wrapping. Whether served for lunch, a picnic, or a casual dinner, it delivers refreshing taste and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Toss noodles with one teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.
3. Prepare shrimp by boiling or grilling until opaque, then chill.
4. Slice carrots, cucumber, and cabbage into thin strips.
5. Rinse and dry mixed greens and herbs.
6. Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, thinning with water to desired consistency.
7. In a large bowl, layer noodles, greens, shrimp, vegetables, and herbs.
8. Drizzle dressing over the salad and sprinkle with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.
9. Toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: tossing
- Cuisine: fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
Keywords: vibrant summer roll salad, summer roll salad, deconstructed spring roll salad, spring roll salad dressing, spring roll bowl recipe, spring rolls bowls