Spring Roll Salad
All the tastes, color and fun of a spring roll without all the work! This healthy salad recipe is bursting with colors of the rainbow from generous amounts of fresh vegetables, shrimp and whole grains, all topped with a peanut dressing for the ultimate satisfying salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 � teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 � teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon water
- � teaspoon minced garlic
- pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- 3 cups torn boston or butter lettuce
- 3 ounces cooked shrimp
- � cup cooked brown rice
- � cup chopped red cabbage
- � cup julienned bell pepper
- � cup julienned carrots
- � cup julienned cucumber
- � cup avocado
- fresh mint and sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
- Whisk peanut butter, oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, tamari (or soy sauce), water, garlic and crushed red pepper (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine lettuce, shrimp, rice, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber and avocado in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with mint and sesame seeds, if desired.
