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Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing Delight

Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing Delight
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Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant Crispy Rice Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing Delight! This refreshing dish features crispy rice paired with tender salmon, crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and protein-packed edamame, all brought together by a luscious creamy dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or serve it alongside your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 pound salmon
  • 2 cups Persian cucumbers
  • 2 medium avocados
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 3/4 cup green onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rice: In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil and day-old cooked rice. Cook until golden brown on one side before flipping to achieve crispiness.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil skin-side down until crispy, then flip to cook through.
  3. Prep Veggies: Chop cucumbers, green onions, and avocados while rice and salmon cook.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crisp, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ground ginger, sea salt, and kosher salt in a bowl.
  5. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl or platter, layer crispy rice as the base. Top with flaked salmon, avocado slices, cucumbers, edamame, and green onions. Drizzle with creamy dressing.

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