Description

Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines perfectly toasted rice with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy lime-soy dressing. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful contrast between the crunchy, golden rice and crisp veggies, making it an ideal light meal or side dish. Packed with protein-rich edamame and bright flavors from fresh cilantro and lime, this salad is both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

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Rice

1 cup rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Vegetables

1 cucumber, diced
1 carrot, julienned
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shelled edamame
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil: Place a frying pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, allowing it to warm up gently for a minute.
Toast the rice: Add 1 cup of rice (white, brown, or jasmine) to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue until the rice turns golden and develops a crispy texture.
Prepare the salad bowl: While the rice cooks, get a large salad bowl ready for mixing the ingredients together.
Mix the vegetables: In the salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, julienned carrot, diced bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, shelled edamame, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
Add crispy rice to the salad: Once the rice is evenly toasted and crispy, transfer it to the salad bowl with the vegetables and toss everything together carefully to avoid breaking the rice.
Add dressing: Drizzle 2 tablespoons each of lime juice and soy sauce (or tamari) over the salad. Toss again to coat all ingredients evenly with the tangy, savory dressing.
Serve: Serve the crispy rice salad immediately as a light meal or a flavorful side dish. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for better crispiness when toasting.
Brown rice adds more fiber and a nuttier flavor compared to white rice.
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
You can add toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Adjust lime juice and soy sauce amounts according to taste preferences for more tang or saltiness.