Spring Roll In A Bowl

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Spring Roll In A Bowl is a healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor. This recipe is so much easier than traditional spring rolls, and you get to enjoy all the same ingredients and seasonings.

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Easy Crab Spring Roll In A Bowl

Spring roll in a bowl brings all the delicious flavors of a traditional spring roll into one big bowl. It’s like having the taste of spring rolls without the added work of preparing them. This dish is perfectly seasoned and bursting with spring roll flavors, making every bite a delight. Plus, you can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for several days. It’s the perfect make-ahead lunch option because you can eat it cold straight from the fridge, saving you time and effort during busy days.

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With spring roll in a bowl, you get all the goodness of spring rolls in a much easier and more convenient way. There’s no need to worry about rolling up delicate rice paper or dealing with messy fillings. Simply toss everything together in a bowl, and you’re ready to go. Whether you’re craving a quick and flavorful lunch or need a tasty meal prep option for the week, spring roll in a bowl is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping things simple and easy.

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crab and rice noodle spring roll bowl

How To Make Spring Roll In A Bowl

To prep your rice noodles:

  • add rice noodles to a pot of boiling water, turn off the heat, and let the noodles soak for 5 minutes
  • drain the noodles
  • rinse noodles in cold water

ingredients for Spring Roll In A Bowl: coleslaw mix, rice noodles, imitation crab, olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and pepper

Add 2 cups of cooked rice noodles to a big bowl.

Then toss a bag of (pre-washed) coleslaw mix on top.

Chop imitation crab sticks into pieces, then add to the bowl. (You could also use small, cooked shrimp if you prefer.)

spring roll in a bowl being toss with homemade dressing

Now it’s time to make the dressing. In a glass measuring cup, combine olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and pepper with a whisk.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat salad completely.

At this point, try the salad and add any more seasonings to your taste.

healthy lunch or dinner

Cooking Tips:

  • You can get creative with this recipe—add ingredients more or less to taste.
  • Feel free to double the amount of dressing if you prefer
  • This recipe is great for make-ahead meals as it keeps in the fridge for several days. And you can enjoy it cold!

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What To Serve With Spring Roll In A Bowl

This delightful and refreshing dish would be awesome with other Asian-inspired sides like Sautéed Frozen Vegetables, Air Fryer Frozen Cream Cheese Wontons, or Air Fryer Frozen Potstickers.

Spring Roll In A Bowl topped with an olive oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar dressing

Or boost the protein content by topping the dish with some Hibachi-style meat like Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Chicken, or Teriyaki Shrimp.

toss together rice noodles, coleslaw mix, crab, and dressing

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Spring Roll In A Bowl

Spring Roll In A Bowl is a healthy meal or side dish that's bursting with flavor. This recipe is so much easier than traditional spring rolls, and you get to enjoy all the same ingredients and seasonings.
Prep Time8 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Crab, Dinner, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dish, Seafood, Side Dish
Keyword: Spring Roll In A Bowl
Cooking Method: No-Cook
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 635kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice noodles cooked
  • 14 oz coleslaw mix
  • 8 oz imitation crab can use 2 packages if desired or use cooked, small shrimp
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce can taste and add more if needed
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • To prep the rice noodles: add rice noodles to a pot of boiling water, turn off the heat, and let the noodles soak for 5 minutes. Then drain the noodles and rinse the noodles in cold water.
  • Add 2 cups of cooked rice noodles to a big bowl.
  • Then toss a bag of (pre-washed) coleslaw mix on top.
  • Chop imitation crab sticks into pieces, then add to the bowl. (You could also use small, cooked shrimp if you prefer.)
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and pepper with a whisk.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat salad completely.
  • At this point, try the salad and add any more seasonings to your taste.

Notes

  • You can get creative with this recipe—add ingredients more or less to taste.
  • Feel free to double the amount of dressing if you prefer
  • This recipe is great for make-ahead meals as it keeps in the fridge for several days. And you can enjoy it cold!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
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