Crispy Rice Cabbage Salad with Vietnamese-Style Dressing

I might be a little late to the viral crispy rice trend, but better late than never! This salad has tons of fresh herbs, punchy lime, and lots of crunchy bright ingredients that are delicious and healthy! The crispy rice is also totally optional, but it’s a fun addition and super easy to make. The dressing is inspired by recipe from RecipeTinEats that was influenced by Nuoc Cham, a popular Vietnamese dipping sauce. I switched it up a bit and it’s definitely not traditional, but it’s insanely delicious!!! I added some shredded rotisserie chicken for some added protein and it was the perfect lunch. 

Let’s Make It

First make the crispy rice. Toss the rice, sesame oil, soy sauce and chili crisp until combined. Bake at 400, tossing every 10 minutes until crispy (about 40 minutes) OR air fry at 400 tossing every 5 minutes until crispy (about 15 minutes). I personally prefer the rice to still be a little soft in the center!

Make the dressing by whisking together all ingredients until combined.

Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss with the crispy rice and dressing until evenly coated. 

Photography by Angelica Oles.