Description
A refreshing salad made with black rice, diced mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black rice (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large ripe mango (diced)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 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)
Instructions
- 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 and water is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked black rice, diced mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg