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Crispy rice salad with avocado, cucumber and edamame

Crispy Rice Salad with Avocado, Cucumber, and Edamame Bliss

Refresh your meals with this crispy rice salad with avocado, cucumber, and edamame, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 500 g cooked basmati rice white or brown
  • 2 EL oil olive oil recommended
  • 2 EL chili sauce adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 TL sweet paprika use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor
  • 1 TL salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cucumber English cucumbers preferred
  • 2 spring onions can substitute with red onions
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 150 g feta cheese can use goat cheese
  • 200 g edamame frozen recommended
For the Dressing
  • 3 EL soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 EL vinegar rice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 EL maple syrup or honey omit honey for sugar-free

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Prepare the Rice: Spread the cooked basmati rice evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with oil, chili sauce, paprika, and salt to coat the rice thoroughly.
  2. Bake the Rice: Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and bake the seasoned rice for about 25-30 minutes, or until it becomes crispy and golden brown.
  3. Chop the Veggies: While the rice bakes, dice the cucumber, chop the spring onions, halve and cube the avocado, and crumble the feta cheese. Blanch the edamame if using frozen.
  4. Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, and maple syrup (or honey). Whisk together until smooth.
  5. Combine the Salad: Once the rice is crispy, gently combine it with the prepared vegetables, feta, and edamame in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss everything together.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your crispy salad immediately or let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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