Crispy Rice Salad

This crispy rice salad recipe is filled with crunchy textures and bright, bold flavors! It stars fresh veggies, herbs, peanuts, and a sesame ginger dressing. This crispy rice salad recipe is quickly becoming my favorite summer lunch. It starts with a base of veggies—marinated cucumbers, edamame, scallions, avocado, and fresh mint—that I top with crunchy roasted peanuts, sheet pan crispy rice, and sesame ginger dressing. It’s so good that I’ve already made it 3 times this summer. Check back with me in a few weeks—I have a feeling I’ll have made it at least 3 times more.Why You’ll Love This Crispy Rice Salad It’s bright and refreshing. I marinate the cucumbers in rice vinegar with a little sugar and salt to give them a tangy pop. Together with the scallions and mint, they make this salad the perfect bright, fresh meal for a hot summer day. The mix of textures is delicious. This salad has loads of crunch, thanks to the crispy rice, cucumbers, and peanuts. I add in chunks of avocado and use my tahini-based sesame ginger dressing for creamy contrast. It can be a main or a side dish. This crispy rice salad recipe fits right in at any meal. The edamame, rice, and avocado make it filling e...