Description
Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing is a vibrant, satisfying dish that brings together crunchy jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this salad can be prepared in just 31 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. The delightful combination of textures and flavors will impress everyone at the table, whether you’re enjoying it at home or taking it to a picnic. Customize the ingredients to your liking and experience a refreshing burst of taste with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp chili crisp
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 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
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
- 1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add cooked jasmine rice and stir-fry until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drizzle with soy sauce and chili crisp; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, sugar snap peas, and green onions.
- Add crispy rice to the vegetable mix; pour dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 ½ cups (250g)
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg