Description

Discover a refreshing and vibrant dish with the Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing. This delightful salad features a perfect blend of crunchy day-old jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sesame dressing that offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner, it’s versatile enough to shine at picnics, potlucks, or casual weeknight meals. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it an excellent option for meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
3 cups shredded cabbage (mixed green and red)
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp chili crisp
2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp chili crisp
1/2 inch piece ginger, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Ensure your jasmine rice is cold. If fresh, spread it on a baking sheet to cool.
For the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce (or tamari), chili crisp, peanut butter (or tahini), rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, grated ginger until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine cold rice with cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, sugar snap peas, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat without breaking the rice grains.
Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
Calories: 305
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg