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Crispy Rice Salad

I've seen this trendy crispy rice salad all over social media, so I had to try it… and it lives up to the hype! Crunchy, fresh, and packed with flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian American
Keyword: crispy rice, crispy rice recipe, crispy rice salad, crispy rice salad recipe, crispy rice salad with tahini dressing, how to make crispy rice, tahini dressing, tahini dressing recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper about 1 medium pepper
  • 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers about 4 cucumbers
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • ½ cup shelled edamame
  • ½ cup diced mango
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint

Tahini Dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add 3 cups cooked white rice to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly coated. Spread the rice out on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the rice is golden and crispy. Let it cool completely, then break it apart as much as desired.
  • Make the dressing by whisking ½ cup tahini, 1 tablespoon chili crisp oil, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Assemble the salad by adding the cooled, crispy rice, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 cup diced avocado, ½ cup shelled edamame, ½ cup diced mango, ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, ¼ cup chopped peanuts, ¼ cup sliced green onions, and 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint to a large serving bowl.
  • Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3109IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

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