Easy Crispy Rice Salad with a Tangy Ginger Miso Dressing
This crispy rice salad combines crunchy baked rice, juicy chicken, and fresh, colorful veggies tossed in a tangy citrus ginger miso dressing. It’s an easy-to-make, vibrant meal that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any time you want something light yet satisfying.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
Crispy Rice
- 1 cup rice cooked
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- pinch of salt
Salad
- 1/2 head purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 medium ripe avocado cubed
- 1/2 large cucumber sliced
- 4 chicken breasts cubed
- 4 carrots peeled for ribbons
- 2 tbsp basil chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp mint chopped
Citrus Ginger Miso Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 blood orange juiced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove grated
- salt & pepper
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Crispy Rice
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees
- Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add cooked rice to the lined baking sheet with the rest of the crispy rice ingredients
- Mix until combined and bake for 30-35 minutes
- Check halfway and mix around
Dressing
- Add all salad dressing ingredients into a large measuring cup or bowl
- Mix until combined
- Taste and season as necessary and set aside
Salad
- Cut all salad ingredients and add to a large bowl
- Once crispy rice is cooked, add on top and drizzle the salad dressing overtop
- Mix until combined
- Serve and enjoy!