Spring Roll Salad Peanut Dressing (Printer-Friendly)
Crisp veggies, rice noodles, prawns, and creamy peanut-lime dressing create fresh, flavorful bites.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Salad
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8.8 oz gluten-free rice vermicelli noodles
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2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into sticks
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1 large carrot, grated or julienned
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2 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
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2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 cup fresh mint leaves or Thai basil leaves
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0.5 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
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20 cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Peanut Salad Dressing
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0.5 cup smooth peanut butter or almond butter
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0.25 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
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3 tablespoons gluten-free sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons hot water, as needed for consistency
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1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Soak rice vermicelli noodles in a bowl of boiling water for 5–8 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled, then set aside.
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In a bowl or jar, combine peanut butter, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, tamari soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk or shake to combine. If the dressing is thick, add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable. Stir in sesame oil if desired.
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Peel and devein prawns, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl and drizzle with lime juice. Slice cucumbers, grate carrot, finely shred purple cabbage and iceberg lettuce, and thinly slice green onions. Optional: use a mandoline slicer for precision.
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In a large bowl, combine softened vermicelli noodles, prepared vegetables, fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, and prawns. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
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Drizzle peanut salad dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients. Serve immediately.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Chop and prep all vegetables, herbs, and proteins in advance for efficient assembly or meal prep.
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Add crushed peanuts just before serving to preserve crunch.