Description
Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines crunchy rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sesame dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavors and nutrients, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or an impressive side at dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a colorful meal that’s both delicious and versatile. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a hearty feast. The delightful combination of textures and tastes will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 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
- 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
- 1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked jasmine rice with sesame oil and soy sauce. Sauté for about 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, chili crisp, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the crispy rice with shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, grated carrot, sugar snap peas, green onions in the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Serve in bowls topped with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg