A vibrant and crunchy salad combining crispy baked rice with fresh vegetables and herbs, dressed in a flavorful tahini-lime dressing.
Ingredients
Cooked Rice
2cupscooked white rice(leftover or cooked and cooled)
1tablespoonsoy sauce(or coconut aminos)
1tablespoonsesame oil
1-2teaspoonschili crunch(or sriracha)
2-3cupsshredded red cabbage
3minicucumbers(sliced)
1cupedamame(steamed and shelled (10 oz frozen))
1/4cupchopped green onions(about 4-5)
1/3cupcashews(chopped)
2tablespoonsfresh cilantro(chopped)
1tablespoonfresh mint(chopped)
1/4cuptahini
1tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspoongrated ginger
1teaspoonchili crunch(or sriracha)
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
2tablespoonslime juice(from 1 lime)
1tablespoonmirin(or rice vinegar)
1tablespoonsoy sauce(or coconut aminos)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Mix rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili crunch. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust to taste.
Combine cabbage, cucumbers, edamame, green onions, cashews, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and top with crispy rice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, add toasted sesame seeds or additional nuts.