Crispy Rice Salad with Salmon
This crispy rice salad with salmon features golden, crunchy rice tossed in a zesty ginger-sesame dressing with cabbage, cucumbers, and edamame, then topped with tender baked salmon and creamy avocado.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 521kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil divided
- 1 tablespoon chili crunch
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos, divided
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 1 cup edamame
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup green onion about 4 stalks, diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 lb salmon cubed
- 2 avocados cut into large chunks
For the dressing
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Add the rice onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour the sesame oil, chili crunch, and soy sauce over top and gently toss to coat the rice. Spread the rice out into an even layer and pack it down tight. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.2 cups rice, 2 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chili crunch, 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- In the meantime, make the dressing by adding 1Tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, garlic, honey, ginger, sea salt, and black pepper to a small blender. Blend until creamy and set aside. (You can mix this dressing by hand but it won’t be as creamy).¼ cup sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Prepare the salmon by adding the salmon cubes to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and toss to combine. Place the salmon cubes on a lined baking sheet about 1 inch a part.1 lb salmon
- Take the rice out of the oven when it’s done and let it cool slightly on the counter. Meanwhile, place the baking sheet with the salmon in the oven and bake for 7 - 10 minutes until cooked through.
- In a large salad bowl, add the coleslaw mix, edamame, cucumber, green onions, red onion, and crispy rice. Drizzle the dressing over top and toss well to distribute.1 cup coleslaw mix, 1 cup edamame, 1 English cucumber, 1 cup green onion, ¼ cup red onion
- Add the salmon bites and avocado chunks to the bowl and toss again gently to combine.2 avocados
- Serve the salad in individual bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg