Description
Crispy Rice Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the delightful crunch of crispy rice cereal with an array of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a tangy dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a crowd-pleaser at summer gatherings. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, it offers a satisfying meal without the guilt. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it your own. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite!
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, diced (red or yellow)
- 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; stir gently.
- Fold in diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and corn until evenly mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg