Easy Crispy Rice Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing (Viral Crunchy Salad)

byHappy N Yummy Life • • 2 min read

 

crispy rice salad


This crispy rice salad with spicy peanut dressing is crunchy, bold, and packed with flavor. A viral TikTok-inspired salad that’s perfect for lunch or meal prep.

If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen some version of a crispy rice salad taking over social media. The magic? Toasted, golden rice that adds serious crunch to a fresh, vibrant salad. Combined with a creamy, spicy peanut dressing, this dish is bold, satisfying, and surprisingly addictive.

It’s perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a high-protein meal prep option when you add grilled chicken or tofu.



Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the crispy rice:

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold, day-old works best)

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the salad:

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1 cup chopped romaine or butter lettuce

  • 1/2 cucumber, diced

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

For the spicy peanut dressing:

  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Optional add-ins: grilled chicken, baked tofu, edamame, crushed peanuts, chili flakes



Instructions

1. Make the crispy rice

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss cooked rice with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. Spread evenly on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crispy.

2. Prepare the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha.
Add warm water gradually until smooth and pourable.

3. Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.

4. Toss and finish

Add the crispy rice on top and drizzle with peanut dressing. Toss just before serving to maintain crunch.


Why This Salad Is Trending

  • ✔ Crunchy texture from baked rice

  • ✔ High-protein friendly (add tofu or chicken)

  • ✔ Meal prep approved

  • ✔ Bold Asian-inspired flavors


It’s not your typical leafy salad—it’s a texture-packed, flavor-loaded bowl that actually feels satisfying.

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