Description
A refreshing twist on classic Vietnamese spring rolls, this vibrant salad combines crisp greens and colorful vegetables with a creamy peanut dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Water to thin the dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, thinly sliced bell pepper, shredded red cabbage, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and sesame oil.
- If the dressing is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For added protein, consider stirring in grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Customize with other vegetables like snap peas or radishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg