Spring Roll Twist (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp, cooked and cut into pieces
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1 cup snap peas or bean sprouts (optional), cooked
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½ cup mint, finely chopped
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1 cup noodles, already cooked following package details
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3 green onions, finely sliced
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½ cup cilantro, chopped small
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1 cup cucumber, cut into small pieces
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1 cup carrots, grated or thinly shredded
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⅓ cup roughly chopped peanuts
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1 cup romaine lettuce, cut into thin strips
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1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
→ Creamy Peanut Sauce
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⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
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¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
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3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
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Juice from a lime
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1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated finely
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1 tablespoon honey or alternative sweetener
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2 tablespoons water to thin it out, if necessary
# Instructions:
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Grab a big salad bowl. Toss in the cooked noodles, shredded lettuce, and cut-up purple cabbage to make your base.
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Arrange the cooked shrimp, cucumber chunks, shredded carrots, fresh herbs like cilantro and mint, sliced green onions, cooked sprouts (if using), and crushed peanuts over the base layers.
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Use a medium-sized bowl to stir together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, honey, and sriracha (if you want it spicy). Soften the peanut butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds if needed. Thin with water until smooth.
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Pour that creamy peanut dressing over everything. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts for that crunch factor. Mix it all gently right before eating to coat evenly.
# Notes:
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Enjoy all the deliciousness of Vietnamese rolls in a salad that's super easy to pull together.
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Cook sprouts before adding. Rinse thoroughly, microwave with a touch of salt for 1 minute, and let them cool before using.
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If you're prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate so all the veggies stay crispy until you're ready to eat.
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Skip the shrimp for a veggie version. Use tofu or cooked edamame instead for a protein boost.