Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing
Looking for a delightful meal that combines vibrant flavors and textures? The Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing is your answer! This colorful dish features a base of crispy jasmine rice topped with fresh, crunchy vegetables and drizzled with a creamy peanut-sesame dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With its customizable nature, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences or whatever you have on hand. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a main dish or a side at your next meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 green onions
- 1 tbsp chili crisp
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 inch piece ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, and chili crisp in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the cooked jasmine rice for about 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- In a large bowl, mix the crispy rice with shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and green onions.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg