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Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old for crispiness
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
Peanut Sesame Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter smooth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
  2. Adjust the consistency with a little water if necessary.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds.

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