Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad

Name: Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Rice vermicelli noodles', 'amount': '8 ounces'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '4 cups, shredded'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Bell pepper', 'amount': '1, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Bean sprouts', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cilantro leaves', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh mint leaves', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Red chili pepper', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice vinegar', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Fish sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime', 'amount': '1, juiced'}; {'ingredient': 'Peanuts', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}

Experience the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Vietnam with this delightful Spring Roll Salad. Bursting with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and soft rice vermicelli noodles, this salad is a symphony of textures and tastes. Topped with a tangy dressing that balances sweet, sour, and spicy notes, it's a perfect dish for warm days or as a light meal. Originating from traditional Vietnamese spring rolls, this salad captures the essence of street food culture, where freshness and flavor are paramount, making it a must-try for any culinary adventurer.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Rice vermicelli noodles (8 ounces)
Lettuce (4 cups, shredded)
Carrots (2, julienned)
Cucumber (1, sliced)
Bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
Bean sprouts (1 cup)
Fresh cilantro leaves (1/2 cup)
Fresh mint leaves (1/2 cup)
Red chili pepper (1, finely chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Sugar (1 tablespoon)
Rice vinegar (3 tablespoons)
Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
Lime (1, juiced)
Peanuts (1/4 cup, chopped)

Instructions

Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked vermicelli noodles, shredded lettuce, julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, sliced bell pepper, bean sprouts, and chopped herbs (cilantro and mint). Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and chopped red chili pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Garnish the salad with chopped peanuts for an added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 10g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 650mg • Sugar: 3g

Vietnamese Spring Roll Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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