Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing: A Flavorful Twist
A delicious salad featuring crispy rice and a zesty peanut-chili dressing that adds a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked crispy rice
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots)
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked crispy rice and fresh vegetables.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, chili paste, honey, and lime juice to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetables, and toss to combine.
- Fold in chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance, just keep it refrigerated.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili paste used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Rice Salad, Peanut-Chili Dressing, Salad Recipes