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Mango Avocado Black Rice Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining black rice, ripe mango, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, healthy
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup black rice rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium ripe mango diced
  • 1 medium ripe avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Black Rice
  1. In a medium pot, combine black rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black rice, diced mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. It's perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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