Spring Roll Salad Recipe

Spring Roll Salad

Recipe By: Devon O'Brien

“All the tastes, color and fun of a spring roll without all the work! This healthy salad recipe is bursting with the colors of 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
  • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1½ teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 3 cups torn Boston or butter lettuce
• • 3 ounces cooked shrimp
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice
  • ¼ cup chopped red cabbage
  • ¼ cup julienned bell pepper
  • ¼ cup julienned carrots
  • ¼ cup julienned cucumber
  • ¼ cup avocado
  • Fresh mint and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

• 1 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.
• 2 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.