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Summer Roll Salad (with peanut dressing)

Salads

4 Servings
Prep 20 min
Cook 5 min
Total 25 min

Ingredients:

For the salad:

  • 4 oz (about 1/2 package) thin rice noodles
  • 2 cups red cabbage (or green cabbage), thinly shredded
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the peanut dressing:

  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin to desired consistency)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

Equipments:

  • Large pot (for noodles)
  • Small bowl (for dressing)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free

Features:

20 minutes or less

Gluten-Free

Nutrition:

Serving Size 1 of 4  Calories 370  Carbohydrates 46g  Fat 16g  Fiber 7g  Protein 14g  Saturated 3g  Vitamin C 40mg  Calcium 80mg  Iron 3mg  Potassium 620mg  Cholesterol 0mg  Sodium 540mg  Sugar 8g

*Nutrition info is an estimate and may vary with cooking methods and ingredients.

Make Now

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Noodles – Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add 4 oz thin rice noodles, and soak for 5–7 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. Make the Peanut Dressing – In a bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 tsp grated ginger, and optional sriracha. Add 2–4 tbsp warm water gradually until smooth and pourable.
  3. Assemble the Salad – In a large bowl, combine noodles, 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 julienned cucumber, 2 shredded carrots, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 3 sliced green onions, 1 cup edamame, and ½ cup cilantro.
  4. Dress and Serve – Pour peanut dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Garnish with ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts, extra cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes:

  • Add the dressing just before serving to keep the noodles from clumping and absorbing it all.
  • Day-old noodles work great — toss with a little oil to prevent sticking after cooking.

Storage:

  • Store undressed salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separately.

Swaps:

  • Swap edamame for cooked chickpeas or shredded tofu for a different protein.
  • Use spiralized zucchini or cucumber noodles for a lighter, grain-free version.

Tips:

  • Double the peanut dressing — it keeps in the fridge for up to a week and is great on grain bowls.