Description
A refreshing and satisfying salad featuring crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sesame dressing, perfect for warm weather meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice (brown or white)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, grated carrots)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro and mint)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (or toasted sunflower seeds)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, and peanuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic until smooth and well-combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the rice mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until ready to eat to prevent sogginess. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy rice salad, peanut sesame dressing, summer salad, healthy salad, quick lunch