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Crispy Rice Salad

Crispy Rice Salad with Nutty Dressing for Summer Crunch

Discover the Crispy Rice Salad, a refreshing dish packed with flavor and crunchy textures, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice day-old rice works best
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil hot for crispiness
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari for umami depth
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp adjust for heat preference
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter creamy for best consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar balances the flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger freshly grated for warmth
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cabbage (green and red) adds crunch and color
  • 1 cup Cucumber for refreshing crunch
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any variety you love
  • 1 medium Carrot can substitute with radishes
  • 1 cup Snap Peas introduces a juicy snap
  • 2 medium Green Onions for a fresh flavor

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your air fryer or oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss day-old jasmine rice with sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili crisp until coated.
  2. Spread the rice onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake or fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 16-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. While rice cools, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, chili crisp, and ginger until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled crispy rice with chopped veggies. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently until well-coated.
  5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving to enhance crunch. Enjoy your refreshing salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored separately for up to 3 days.

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