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Fresh No-Cook Summer Roll Bowls with Creamy Peanut Sauce

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying no-cook meal featuring crunchy veggies, herbs, and a creamy, tangy peanut sauce. Perfect for hot days when you want a light yet flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces (115 g) rice noodles, cooked and cooled (preferably thin vermicelli)
  • 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • A handful fresh mint leaves
  • A handful fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (30 g) chopped roasted peanuts
  • Optional protein: about 6 ounces (170 g) cooked shrimp, tofu cubes, or shredded chicken
  • ¼ cup (65 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3–4 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or sriracha (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the noodles. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. While noodles cook, julienne or thinly slice cucumber and red bell pepper, shred carrots, chop green onions, and roughly tear mint and cilantro leaves. Add all veggies and herbs to the bowl with noodles.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, honey or maple syrup, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes or sriracha. Stir or shake vigorously while gradually adding water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. If using protein, prepare it now (press and cube tofu, boil or use pre-cooked shrimp, shred chicken) and add to the bowl.
  5. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles, veggies, herbs, and protein. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  6. Divide the summer roll bowls into serving dishes and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts. Serve immediately with optional lime wedges.

Notes

Do not overcook rice noodles to avoid mushiness. Make peanut sauce ahead for better flavor. Adjust spice level to taste. Toss gently to keep herbs fresh. Keep peanut sauce separate if making ahead to preserve freshness.

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Keywords: summer roll bowls, peanut sauce, no-cook recipe, fresh veggies, quick meal, vegan, gluten-free option, healthy lunch, easy dinner

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