Description
Crispy rice salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines crunchy rice, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor, making it the perfect addition to picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish. Easy to customize with seasonal ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your Rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy. Allow it to cool completely.
- Chop Your Veggies: Dice cucumber, bell peppers, and green onions; halve cherry tomatoes.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl or jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper; whisk or shake until well blended.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, toss cooled rice with chopped veggies. Drizzle dressing over the top and mix well to coat evenly.
- Chill (Optional): For best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to plates or serve family-style in a bowl. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required after rice is prepared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg