Crispy Rice Peanut Sauce Salad
Craving a vibrant, healthy, and incredibly delicious salad? Look no further than this Crispy Rice Peanut Sauce Salad. This recipe combines the satisfying crunch of perfectly crisped rice with a rainbow of fresh vegetables like kale, red pepper, and cabbage, all tossed in a creamy, savory-sweet peanut sauce. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Plus, it’s easily adaptable for vegan and gluten-free diets! Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a dish to impress at your next gathering, this Crispy Rice Salad is sure to become a new favorite. Get ready to experience a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more!
What You’ll Need: Crispy Rice Peanut Sauce Salad
For the Crispy Rice:
- Cooked rice: Sticky rice crisps up beautifully and provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
- Sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor and contains healthy fats.
- Soy sauce: Contributes savory umami flavor (use tamari for gluten-free).
For the Vibrant Salad Base:
- Head dinosaur kale (Lacinato kale): A nutritional powerhouse rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
- Olive oil: Provides healthy monounsaturated fats and enhances the flavor of the kale.
- Mandarin orange : A great source of vitamin C and adds a burst of sweetness and acidity.
- Chickpeas or lentils: Excellent sources of plant-based protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
- Bell pepper : Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Red cabbage: Provides fiber, vitamins, and vibrant color.
- Peanuts: Adds healthy fats, protein, and satisfying crunch.
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Ingredients
Crispy Rice
- 2 cups white cooked rice sticky rice is best
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili oil
Salad Base
- 1 head dinosaur kale
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch salt
- 1 mandarin orange peeled
- 1/2 cup chickpeas cooked, or your favorite lentils
- 1/2 red pepper or 2 small ones
- 1/4 cup red cabbage
- 1/4 cup peanut crushed
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp date syrup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1-3 tbsp water if too thick
Instructions
- Make Crispy Rice – Mix cooked rice with sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil. Spread in a pan and cook at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until crispy.
- Prepare Salad Base – Massage chopped kale with olive oil and salt. Add mandarin orange slices, chickpeas, chopped red pepper, cabbage, and crushed peanuts.
- Make Peanut Sauce – Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, date syrup, and rice vinegar. Add water if too thick. Also add any spice you like to add a kick to it!
- Assemble – Top the salad with crispy rice and drizzle peanut sauce over everything. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 1024kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 31gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gSodium: 1801mgPotassium: 941mgFiber: 10gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1416IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 4mg
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