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Crispy Rice Cucumber Salad

This Crispy Rice Cucumber Salad combines crunchy baked rice, fresh veggies, and a tangy, savory dressing for a quick and easy mix of flavors and textures. You're going to love the crispy rice as it adds an amazing crunchy element to this super green salad. Peppery kale, hydrating cucumber and protein packed edamame help bring this healthy, oil-free, and gluten-free salad together. Enjoy it for lunch, a light dinner, or make it as a meal prep for the week.
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy rice, dairy free, easy salad recipe, gluten free, kale salad, meal prep, oil free, oil free salad dressing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326kcal
Author Jackie Akerberg

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

Crispy Rice Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice cooked and cooled (2 cups cooked)
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale chopped
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 8-10 mini sweet peppers thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shelled edamame
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the cooked rice to the baking sheet and drizzle with coconut aminos, sriracha, garlic powder and sea salt. Mix thoroughly and spread into an even layer, being sure not to push down too hard. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until rice is golden and crisp. Let it cool and then crumble.
  • Meanwhile, add your kale to a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and an optional splash of olive oil. Use your hands to massage for 15-30 seconds until tender. Add the remaining salad ingredients, including the crispy rice!
  • Add all ingredients for dressing to a jar and stir to combine. Season to taste. Pour over salad right before serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8920IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 4mg
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