Tasty Crispy Rice Salmon Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crispy Rice

01 - 2 cups of jasmine rice that has been cooked, then cooled
02 - 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
04 - 2 tablespoons of chili crisp sauce
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped dried garlic
06 - 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 cup of minced dried onion
08 - 1.5 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
11 - 3/4 cup of olive oil

→ Salmon

12 - 8 oz of salmon
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Salad

16 - 1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced, about 3/4 cup total
17 - 5 Persian cucumbers, cut thin
18 - 2 avocados, diced
19 - 1 cup of edamame with shells removed

→ Creamy Asian Dressing

20 - 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos or soy sauce
21 - 1/4 cup of toasted sesame oil
22 - 1/4 cup olive oil
23 - 2 tablespoons honey
24 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
25 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
26 - 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger

# Instructions:

01 - Start by setting your oven to 400°F and cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Follow the rice packet’s cooking instructions. Allow it to cool fully. Then on the prepared baking tray, mix in sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili crisp.
03 - Bake your rice mixture for about 30–40 minutes, turning it over halfway, till it's crunchier.
04 - Sprinkle the salmon with garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt. Put it on a tray and let it bake for 13–14 minutes or until it’s cooked to your liking, then shred it with a fork.
05 - Toss the diced avocados, cucumbers, edamame, and green onions together in a large bowl. Put the shredded salmon and crispy rice on top.
06 - Blend everything for the dressing till it turns creamy and smooth.
07 - Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it thoroughly. Eat right away or refrigerate in a sealed container.

# Notes:

01 - Keep it in the fridge in a sealed container for three days max.
02 - Chili crisp is available at Trader Joe’s or can be made at home.
03 - English cucumbers can be swapped for Persian ones.