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Mediterranean Crispy Rice Salad

Mediterranean Crispy Rice Salad
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This Mediterranean Crispy Rice Salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, featuring crispy rice, roasted cauliflower, roasted chickpeas, dates, feta cheese, and a creamy tahini dressing. It’s a vibrant and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a hearty side.

 

Ingredients

– **For the Crispy Rice:**

– 3 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled

– 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

– **For the Salad:**

– 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

– 3 Persian cucumbers, diced

– 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

– 1/4 red onion, diced

– 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped

– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

– **For the Dressing:**

– 2 tablespoons tahini

– 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

– 2 teaspoons soy sauce

– 2 teaspoons chili crisp

– 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Crispy Rice:**

– Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

– In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice with Greek yogurt, olive oil, and turmeric powder. Mix until well combined.

– Spread the rice mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the rice is crispy and golden. Allow to cool completely.

 

2. **Prepare the Dressing:**

– In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the tahini, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili crisp, and sugar until smooth and well combined.

 

3. **Assemble the Salad:**

– In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.

– Add the crispy rice on top and pour the dressing over the salad.

– Gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

 

4. **Serve:**

– Serve immediately for the best texture, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

 

Notes

– **Storage:** While the salad is best enjoyed immediately to maintain the crispiness of the rice, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The rice may lose some of its crispness over time but will still be flavorful.

– **Variations:** Feel free to add grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or feta cheese to customize the salad to your liking.

– **Serving Suggestions:** This salad pairs well with a side of hummus and pita bread for a complete Mediterranean meal.

 

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