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Crispy Rice Salad

Baked rice, fresh veggies, and a sweet-spicy mayo dressing combine to make this Crispy Rice Salad. It's off the hook delicious!
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy rice salad
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

FOR THE RICE

  • 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice cooled
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

FOR THE SALAD

  • 3 small Persian cucumbers sliced into half moons
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 a ripe avocado diced
  • 1/3 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha

FOR THE TOPPING

  • Diced scallions
  • White sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the rice:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • In large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled Jasmine rice with the soy sauce, sriracha, vegetable oil, and sesame oil until the rice is well coated.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned rice on top in an even layer, pressing gently with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the rice is golden and crispy.
  • Let it cool completely, then break it apart.

Assemble the salad:

  • In a large serving bowl, add the cooled crispy rice, sliced Persian cucumbers, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, shelled edamame, and chopped parsley.

Make the dressing:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha until incorporated and smooth. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately with some diced scallions and toasted sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1353IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg