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Crispy Rice Sushi Salad

by StudioLink Recipe.
June 26, 2026
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This crispy rice sushi salad combines crunchy roasted rice, flaky tuna, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a savory sesame dressing into one incredibly satisfying meal. It delivers all the flavors of a spicy sushi roll with simple pantry ingredients and is perfect for meal prep lunches.

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  •   1 1/2 cups sushi rice (or jasmine rice (best to use day-old rice))
  •   1 tbsp soy sauce
  •   1 tbsp sesame oil
  •   1 tsp chili crunch (or chili oil, can omit if you don't have it)
 
For the Salad
  •   1 large avocado (diced)
  •   2 cups cucumber (diced)
  •   1/3 cup sesame seeds
  •   .32 oz dried seaweed (crumbled)
  •   1 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
  •   1 medium carrot (shredded)
  •   3 cans tuna (drained)
 
For the Dressing
  •   1/4 cup toasted sesame oil (or regular sesame oil)
  •   1/4 cup soy sauce
  •   3 tbsp rice vinegar
  •   1 tbsp sriracha
  •   2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  •   1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  •   1 tsp mustard
  •   1 tsp ginger (grated)
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss the cooked rice with the soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili crunch. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the rice is crispy and golden.
  4. Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, honey, mustard, and ginger until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, lightly break apart the tuna. Add the avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, seaweed, cilantro, and shredded carrot.
  6. Add the crispy rice, pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss until evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately while the rice is still crisp.

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