crispy rice salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Apr 30, 2026

This Asian-inspired crispy rice salad combines crispy jasmine rice, cabbage, cucumber, edamame, avocado, and peanuts in a delicious sesame-ginger dressing. Healthy food never tasted so darn delicious.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRISPY RICE SALAD
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 head green cabbage (medium), thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced English cucumber
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1/2 cup shelled peanuts
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • SESAME GINGER DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili crisp

How To Make crispy rice salad

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Drizzle the cooked rice with sesame oil and soy sauce. Use your hands to gently massage the oil and soy sauce into the rice, separating the kernels. Spread it over a large baking sheet.
  • Step 3
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
  • Step 4
    While the rice is baking, whisk the toasted sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, grated ginger, and chili crisp in a medium bowl.
  • Step 5
    Combine the crispy rice, cabbage, cucumber, edamame, avocado, peanuts, and cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.

Discover More

Culture: Asian
Category: Other Salads
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake

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