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A vibrant spring roll salad featuring crunchy vegetables and creamy peanut dressing.

Zesty Chicken & Noodle Spring Roll Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring a medley of crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and rice vermicelli noodles, all coated in a rich and creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for a light meal with a burst of Asian-inspired flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 6 cups mixed greens/lettuce torn or chopped
  • 2 medium carrots shredded or julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber sliced into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped (optional, but recommended)
  • 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
Creamy Peanut Dressing
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2-4 tablespoons water or coconut milk to thin
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional, for heat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. Prepare all vegetables by shredding carrots, thinly slicing bell pepper and cucumber, and chopping cilantro, mint, and lettuce.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
  2. Whisk until smooth, then gradually add water or coconut milk to reach a pourable consistency. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the prepared lettuce, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, mint, cooked rice noodles, and cooked chicken.
  2. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts for extra crunch.

Notes

For a spicier dressing, increase the amount of Sriracha or chili garlic sauce. You can also add other vegetables like shredded cabbage or snap peas for more variety.