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Crispy Rice Salad

Crispy Rice Salad
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Crispy Rice Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining the crunchy texture of crispy rice with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side salad, or party appetizer, it offers a healthy, quick-to-make, and customizable meal option with a delightful flavor balance of tangy, salty, and umami notes.

Ingredients

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Crispy Rice

  • 2 cups crispy rice cakes or puffed rice

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, finely diced (use mixed colors if desired)
  • 1 cup carrots, finely diced

Herbs

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or mint, roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 small chili or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crispy rice: Break crispy rice cakes into bite-sized pieces if needed. Toast them lightly in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and extra crunchy, taking care not to burn.
  2. Chop the vegetables and herbs: Finely dice cucumber, bell peppers, and carrots. Roughly chop fresh cilantro or mint and keep aside.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce or soy sauce, sugar, and minced chili or chili flakes if using, to create a balanced tangy and savory dressing.
  4. Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine the toasted crispy rice, chopped vegetables, herbs, and nuts. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly without breaking the rice too much.
  5. Serve immediately: Serve the salad promptly to enjoy maximum crunch and freshness. Garnish with extra herbs or nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Toast the crispy rice carefully to achieve a golden color without burning.
  • Chop the vegetables uniformly for balanced texture and ease of eating.
  • Toss the salad just before serving to maintain crispiness and freshness.
  • Adjust dressing seasoning as needed with extra lime juice, salt, or sweetness.
  • Use fresh herbs generously to elevate flavor and brightness.

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Keywords: crispy rice salad, puffed rice salad, crunchy rice salad, healthy lunch, gluten free appetizer, fresh vegetable salad

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