Description
Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut-Chili Dressing is a fresh, crunchy salad topped with golden chili rice and tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. It’s bright, satisfying, and ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chili Rice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1–2 tbsp chili oil (or neutral oil for less heat)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
For the Salad Base
- 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or diced
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced (white + green parts)
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- Optional: extra chili flakes or Sriracha
For the Peanut-Chili Dressing
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2–4 tbsp water (to thin)
Instructions
- Prep the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine edamame, avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, spring onions, cilantro, and dill. Set aside. -
Make the Crispy Chili Rice (Oven Method)
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Spread cooked rice on a baking tray. Drizzle with chili oil and soy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring at 10 and 15 minutes, until golden and crispy.Air Fryer Option:
Air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway through. - Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, garlic, Sriracha (if using), rice vinegar, soy sauce, and water until smooth and pourable. - Assemble the Salad
Pour dressing over the salad base and toss gently.
Top with warm crispy rice and crushed peanuts.
Add extra chili flakes or Sriracha if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice crisps best.
- Add avocado just before serving if meal prepping.
- Adjust spice level by reducing chili oil and Sriracha.
- Store components separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking (or Air Frying)
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g