Description
Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing is a vibrant, crunchy salad packed with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a bold, spicy peanut dressing—perfect for quick, healthy meals.
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chili Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1–2 tbsp chili oil (or neutral oil)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
For the Salad Base:
- 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced or diced
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Optional: chili flakes or Sriracha
For the Peanut-Chili Dressing:
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2–4 tbsp water (to thin)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base:
In a large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, spring onions, cilantro, and dill. Toss gently. - Make the Crispy Rice:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread rice on a baking tray, drizzle with chili oil and soy sauce, and toss.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring at 10 and 15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
(Or air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway.) - Prepare the Dressing:
In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, garlic, Sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water until smooth and pourable. - Assemble the Salad:
Pour dressing over the salad base. Add warm crispy rice and toss gently. - Serve:
Top with crushed peanuts and optional chili oil or Sriracha. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best crispy texture
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing chili oil and Sriracha
- Add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal
- Best served fresh to keep the rice crunchy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad / Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
