Vegan Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing (Printable)

Fresh vegetables and noodles tossed in creamy peanut dressing for a quick, light meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 freshly squeezed 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, as needed

# Steps:

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 - Transfer salad mixture to a large serving platter or divide into 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, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until reaching desired pourable consistency.
04 - Drizzle peanut dressing over salad immediately before serving, or serve dressing separately on the side.
05 - Toss gently to combine all components and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes flat, which means lunch can actually happen without stress.
  • The peanut dressing is so silky and addictive you'll find yourself making it just to drizzle over toast.
  • Every bite feels like a celebration with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and that umami-rich dressing coming together.
02 -
  • If you make this ahead, keep the dressing separate until the last moment or your salad will start weeping liquid and losing its crunch.
  • The warm water is crucial for dressing consistency—cold water won't blend smoothly into the peanut butter, so this one small step matters more than you'd think.
03 -
  • Squeeze your lime juice just before making the dressing so it's at peak brightness and hasn't started to oxidize.
  • Toast your sesame oil in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using it if you have the time, it deepens the flavor and makes the whole dressing taste more intentional.
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