Description
Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs is a refreshing, vibrant dish that’s perfect for warm weather. This salad combines crunchy crispy rice, hydrating cucumbers, and aromatic herbs, creating an exciting flavor profile that’s both light and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for quick lunches or as a colorful side at summer gatherings. Enjoy this delightful dish that can easily be customized to please every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crispy rice
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat crispy rice in a pan over medium heat until warmed through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the crispy rice into the cucumber-herb mixture.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg