MANGO & AVOCADO BLACK RICE SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
Bright and fresh, this incredible black rice salad isn't only flavorful, it's packed with nutrients too. It's sweet, creamy, and crunchy, and topped with an addicting cilantro-lime vinaigrette. You'll love this for a healthy lunch!
Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dairy Free Gluten Free Lunch Salad Side Dish Vegan Vegetarian
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse rice in mesh strainer. Add to medium saucepan. Add 2 3/4 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a low simmer, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 30-40 minutes. When rice is done cooking, remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Cool for 10 minutes before adding dressing.
- While rice is cooking prepare the dressing: Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey (or agave), cilantro, and salt in a food processor. Process for 15-30 seconds or until dressing is combined.
- Once rice is done cooking and has cooled a bit, stir in dressing, cover bowl and place in fridge for an hour or until cool and you are ready to add in the rest of the salad ingredients.
- Before serving, toss salad again with dressing and fold in cilantro, mango, and red onion. Pour into cold salad bowls and top with roasted almonds and avocado. Garnish with a lime wedge or extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it. -Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, toss the beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside., Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SECOND PLACE: WARM CHICKEN, RICE AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO MOJO DRESSING
Steps:
- For the chicken: In large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the almonds and saute until golden. Add rice and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken stock and cover saucepan. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Mix in cilantro, chicken, scallions, beans, avocado and diced pepper.
- For mango mojo dressing: In small heavy skillet over medium heat place the cumin seeds and toast until fragrant (about 2 minutes). In mini food processor combine the toasted cumin, garlic, chili, and salt. Grind to coarse paste. Add olive oil, mango, orange juice and lime juice.
- Return mixture to skillet and heat until warm.
- Drizzle chicken mixture with half the mango mojo dressing and toss. Spoon into serving dish and garnish with red pepper and cilantro sprigs.
BLACK BEAN AND MANGO CHICKEN SALAD
I adapted a previous version of this great salad to include some really awesome and complimentary flavors to the grilled chicken, the mangos - and of course, to the black beans. Plus, this is a great way to get rid of leftover grilled or roasted chicken.
Provided by stephanierndos
Categories Mango
Time 14m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the salad;
- Toss all ingredients in large bowl. Refrigerate. Serve with baked tortilla crisps if desired.
- For the Tortilla crisps;
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F Coat rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Coat the tortillas on both sides with the cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into thin strips (pizza cutter works great) and place on the baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden. Allow to cool then store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.5, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 1062.6, Carbohydrate 127.6, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 19.5, Protein 34.7
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