Crispy rice salad with salmon is a Japanese-inspired salad recipe that combines golden crunchy rice, tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and a savory dressing in one bright meal. The rice is usually cooked, cooled, broken into pieces, then pan fried or baked until crisp around the edges. Salmon can be grilled, seared, baked, or flaked into the salad for rich flavor and soft texture. Cucumber, avocado, edamame, cabbage, carrot, green onion, or radish add freshness and crunch, while a dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, mirin, miso, or citrus brings salty tangy umami. The final salad has a satisfying contrast of crispy rice, flaky salmon, cool vegetables, and Japanese-style seasoning, making it easy to serve for lunch or dinner.
