Crispy Rice Salad with Asian Tahini Dressing
This crispy rice salad with Asian tahini dressing is a flavourful celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Crispy baked rice, a low-calorie nutritious legume, plenty of fresh vegetables and avocado, all tossed in a creamy, tangy tahini dressing with hints of lime, sesame, and ginger. Easy to make with minimal hands-on time, this rice salad with lemon tahini dressing is perfect for a satisfying lunch or a high-protein side dish for your dinner. Packed with a variety of textures and flavors, it's vegan and can easily be made gluten-free.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
For the Salad
- 2 cups edamame
- 5 mini cucumbers thin slices
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 cups purple cabbage
- ½ cup Fresh mint or cilantro
Creamy Asian Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 garlic
- 2 inch cube ginger
- 2-3 tbsp water to thin
Instructions
- Make your rice according to package directions or use leftover rice.
- Lay your rice onto a lined baking sheet and toss in soy sauce and coconut aminos.
- Bake at 400f for 40 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Slice up your ingredients for your salad and add to a large bowl with your edamame.
- Make your dressing by blending all ingredients together.
- Add your crispy rice on top of your salad, followed by your crispy rice and your dressing. Toss to combine and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 539.1kcalCarbohydrates: 51.8gProtein: 22gFat: 30.9gSaturated Fat: 4.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11.37gMonounsaturated Fat: 12.1gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 839.6mgPotassium: 961mgFiber: 12.7gSugar: 11.4gVitamin A: 190.43IUVitamin C: 45.52mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 7.7mg
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