Description
Transport yourself to a sun-kissed garden with this Exquisite Rice Salad featuring a creamy peanut-chili dressing. This vibrant dish combines fluffy long-grain rice with crunchy vegetables, delivering a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, it’s nutritious and visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp chili paste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff and cool.
- Chop the vegetables and place them in a large bowl with cilantro.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Add cooled rice to the vegetable mixture and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg