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.Jeanine Donofrio Phoebe MoorePublished Jul 31, 2026 Jump to recipe 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 enough to pass as a main.

Or enjoy it as a side dish with sesame tofu, red curry, or banh mi! Crispy Rice Salad IngredientsI got hooked on the concept of crispy rice salads after eating an amazing one at

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