Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing, a dish that brings together crunchy jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a picnic, potluck, or quick weeknight dinner. The combination of peanut butter, sesame oil, and chili crisp creates a dressing that’s both creamy and slightly spicy, elevating the simple ingredients into a delightful meal. With its bright colors and bold flavors, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile; you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
- 1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 inch piece ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp chili crisp
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sesame oil, peanut butter (or tahini), soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, salt, pepper, and chili crisp. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- While you prepare the dressing, chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Place shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add sliced cucumbers, bell pepper slices, grated carrot, chopped sugar snap peas, and sliced green onions.
- Once the dressing is ready, add the cooked jasmine rice to the bowl with vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg