Description
A flavorful and satisfying salad featuring crispy rice, tender chicken, edamame, and a variety of fresh herbs. Topped with a creamy peanut satay dressing, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (GF soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup podded edamame beans
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- A handful of Thai basil, chopped
- A handful of mint leaves, chopped
- A handful of cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
Peanut Satay Dressing:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli jam
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Prepare long-grain rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sweet chilli jam, and water until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sesame oil, chilli oil, soy sauce, chicken, edamame beans, scallions, cucumber, sesame seeds, basil, mint, cilantro, and peanuts. Toss to mix well.
- Serve: Drizzle the peanut satay dressing over the salad, top with sliced red chilli if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or protein options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg