This Crispy Rice Salad is flavorful and refreshing and ridiculously delicious. Toasted rice is tossed with cool cucumber, green onions, shelled edamame and creamy avocado for a wholesome and texture rich salad.
1/4cuplow-sodium soy sauceor low-sodium tamari if gluten free
1/4cupseasoned rice vinegar
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2tablespoonfish sauce
1/2largelimejuiced
1tablespoonbrown sugar
1clovegarlicgrated
FOR THE RICE
2cupscooked rice(I used parboiled rice)
1tablespoonchili garlic paste(sambal oelek)
3tablespoonsextra light olive oilor avocado oil
FOR THE SALAD:
4persian cucumbershalved and sliced
1cupshelled edamame
1bunchgreen onionssliced
1/2bunchmintchopped
1/2bunchcilantrochopped
2smallavocadosdiced
1/2cupcrushed peanuts(optional)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
MAKE THE DRESSING:
In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup (or bowl with spout) measure and add low-sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice and garlic. Whisk well to combine.
MAKE THE RICE:
Preheat your oven to 400℉ (or 200℃) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchement.
Toss rice with chili garlic paste and oil. Spread evenly on prepare pan. Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, tossing and spreading evenly every 10 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy. Remove and let cool.
MAKE THE SALAD:
Meanwhile, add cucumber, shelled edamame, green onions, mint and cilantro into a bowl. Toss to combine.
Add the avocado and pour in the dressing. Gently toss to combine.
I like to give this salad some time to soak up a little of the dressing before giving it one final toss before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer:All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.Note: The nutritional information does not include the peanuts.