Description
A delightful Rice Salad combining crispy rice, colorful vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing for a refreshing and healthy dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, etc.)
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, etc.)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake the cooked rice until crispy.
- Combine the crispy rice, chopped vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, grated ginger, and soy sauce in a separate bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or enjoy chilled.
Notes
For a lower-sugar option, consider using sugar-free alternatives like stevia. Chill before serving for improved flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg