Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing: A Delicious Twist
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crispy rice paired with a flavorful peanut-chili dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying and Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy rice by frying cooked rice in a pan until golden and crunchy.
- In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, chili paste, and lime juice to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix the crispy rice, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- Toss the salad with the peanut-chili dressing until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a short while before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add more roasted peanuts on top before serving.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Rice Salad, Peanut-Chili Dressing