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    Vegan Crispy Rice White Bean Spring Salad

    Published: Apr 17, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Introducing vegan crispy rice white bean spring salad - your new go to salad for spring. The rice gets crispy in the oven and gives this salad an amazing crunch. It is so easy to make and full of protein thanks to the white beans. This is a salad that you will find yourself making again and again.

    crispy rice white bean spring salad

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It's full of flavor thanks to the honey lime dressing.

    This salad is perfect for a healthy dinner or lunch.

    This recipe is healthy, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

    Crispy rice gives this salad crunch.

    crispy rice and white bean spring salad

    Instructions

    carrots and rice on a sheet pan

    Bake carrots and rice until crisp.

    dressing in bowl

    Blend together cottage cheese, yogurt and spices.

    salad in bowl

    Toss together all salad ingredients.

    vegan crispy rice white bean spring salad

    Ingredients

    • cooked brown rice
    • carrots
    • oil
    • cumin
    • chili powder
    • olive oil
    • apple cider vinegar
    • lime
    • garlic
    • honey
    • cilantro
    • scallions
    • white beans
    • celery

    Storage instructions

    The extra salad can be stored in your fridge for up to 4 days.

    Equipment

    You just need your oven and a sheet pan for this recipe. I also love these bowls for storage.

    Recipe FAQS

    Will this salad get soggy or slimy?

    No - since this is a no lettuce salad recipe it will not get soggy or slimy. It can be prepped ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in your fridge for days.

    Substitutions

    • brown rice- can be subbed with white rice or quinoa
    • carrots - can be subbed with potatoes or zucchini

    Other no lettuce salad recipes

    • edamame salad
    • mushroom white bean salad
    • sushi salad

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    Vegan Crispy Rice White Bean Spring Salad

    crispy rice and white bean spring salad
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    This Vegan Crispy Rice White Bean Spring Salad will be your new favorite salad recipe.

    • Author: Kristi
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 35
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: oven
    • Cuisine: american
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

    Scale

    This makes 2-3 servings of salad

    Crispy rice and carrots

    • 2 cups cooked brown rice
    • 4 medium carrots - sliced into ¼ inch thick pieces
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • pinch salt/pepper

    Honey lime dressing

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • juice from 1 lime
    • 1 garlic clove - minced
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • pinch salt/pepper

    Other salad ingredients

    • 1 small bunch cilantro - finely chopped
    • 1 bunch scallions - finely sliced
    • 1 can white beans - drained
    • 6 stalks celery - finely sliced

    +½-1 avocado (sliced or diced) for topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Add carrots and rice to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Toss with oil and spices. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until carrots are cooked through and rice
    3. Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
    4. Add rice and carrots to a large bowl along with the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss with dressing.
    5. Divide out salad and top with avocado.

    Notes

    This makes 2 servings of salad

    Keywords: crispy rice salad, vegan crispy rice salad

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