Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring cooked rice, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delightful peanut dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, and mixed vegetables in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the rice mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with chopped peanuts before serving.
- Enjoy your salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice for better texture. Adjust dressing sweetness to your taste, and consider chilling the salad for better flavor integration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken salad, rice salad, peanut dressing, quick salad, family recipe, budget-friendly