Spring Roll Salad Peanut Dressing (Ready-to-Print Version)
Fresh veggies, prawns, noodles, and peanut dressing create a crunchy, flavourful gluten-free spring roll salad.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad
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9 ounces gluten-free rice vermicelli noodles
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2 Persian cucumbers, julienned
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1 large carrot, grated or julienned
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1 cup finely shredded purple cabbage
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1 cup finely 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 roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
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20 cooked prawns, peeled and deveined
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1 lime, juiced
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly 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 fresh lime juice
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3 tablespoons gluten-free sweet chili sauce
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2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos
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2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, as needed for consistency
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1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Place rice vermicelli in a large bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 5 to 8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Rinse under cold water, drain thoroughly, and set aside.
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In a jar or medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, tamari, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add hot water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking, until the dressing is smooth and pourable. Stir in sesame oil if desired.
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Slice cooked prawns into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, cut cucumber and carrot into thin sticks, shred purple cabbage and lettuce, and slice green onions.
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In a large serving bowl, combine drained noodles, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, lettuce, green onions, cilantro, mint or Thai basil leaves, and prawns. Toss gently to mix.
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Drizzle the salad with the peanut dressing and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss lightly to combine and serve immediately.
# Handy Tips:
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For best texture, add the chopped peanuts just before serving to retain their crunchiness.
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To meal prep, keep the dressing and salad components separate in airtight containers. Combine and toss just before serving.
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For a vegetarian option, substitute prawns with cubed tofu or shredded cooked chicken as preferred.