Description
Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delightful crunch of crispy rice cereal with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, summer gatherings, or as a side at dinner, this salad offers an exciting burst of flavors and textures in every bite. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for those looking for a satisfying yet guilt-free meal. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins, this Crispy Rice Salad is sure to impress.
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 well mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg