Description
Crispy Rice Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the satisfying crunch of crispy rice cereal with an array of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for light lunches, summer picnics, or as a colorful side dish at dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its lively flavors and textures, Crispy Rice Salad is sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with grilled proteins for a delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled sushi rice and crispy rice cereal. Mix gently.
- Fold in diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and corn until evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg