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MANGO & AVOCADO BLACK RICE SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Mango & Avocado Black Rice Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette image

A fresh and flavorful, nutrient packed black rice salad with mango and avocado. Served with the most incredible cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Vegan and gluten free!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups organic black rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large ripe mango, diced
1 small ripe avocado, diced or sliced
1/4 cup roasted almonds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced red onion
For the Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey (agave nectar if vegan)
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
lime wedges, to garnish

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 and . 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!

AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME RICE



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Make and share this Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cooked rice
2 medium ripe avocados
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 and 1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mash avocados in a large mixing bowl. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, cumin and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in warm cooked rice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 6.1, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.2

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