---
title: Crispy Rice & Mixed Greens Salad with Peanuts
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crispy-rice-and-mixed-greens-salad-with-peanuts-692719c956f60405d911272d
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 10 minutes
time_required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Wheat
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Veggie
  - Quick
  - Sodium Smart
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 408
source_chef: Daniel Kim
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the vibrant dressing and crunchy textures, though some found it a bit too sweet or acidic.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Several had difficulty achieving crispy rice; some found it time-consuming with lots of ingredients and prep work.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crispy-rice-mixed-greens-salad-with-peanuts.avif"
---

Using your hands, massage @microwavable rice{1%unit} in package to break up grains. Partially open package and microwave until warmed through ~{1½%minutes}.

Meanwhile, place @peanuts{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until golden brown and fragrant ~{2%minutes}.

Wash and dry produce.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in the pan over medium heat. Add rice and press down with a spatula into a single layer. Season with @salt{1%pinch} and @black pepper{1%pinch}. Cook, undisturbed, until rice is golden brown and crispy on bottom ~{3%minutes}. Be careful—rice may pop as it cooks!

Meanwhile, in a #large bowl{}, whisk together lime zest, @sweet thai chili sauce{1½%tbsp}, @mayonnaise{1½%tbsp}, @rice wine vinegar{1%tbsp}, juice from half the @lime{1%unit}, salt, pepper, and as many @korean chili flakes{1%tsp} as you like.

To bowl with dressing, add @mixed greens{4%oz}, @grape tomatoes{4%oz}(halved), @mini cucumber{1%unit}(sliced), crispy rice, and half the peanuts; toss. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining peanuts, @crispy fried onions{1%oz}, and @scallions{2%stalks}(sliced) before serving.