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Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing loaded with avocado, edamame, shredded carrots, fresh herbs, and sliced red chili peppers

Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing


  • Author: Omar
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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
  • 12 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
  • 13 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 tsp Sriracha (optional)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 24 tbsp water (to thin)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Base:
    In a large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, spring onions, cilantro, and dill. Toss gently.
  2. 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.)
  3. Prepare the Dressing:
    In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, garlic, Sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water until smooth and pourable.
  4. Assemble the Salad:
    Pour dressing over the salad base. Add warm crispy rice and toss gently.
  5. 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