Black Rice, Spinach, Salmon, and Mango Salad
There are many types of black rice on the market in a range of textures. Look for a chewy-textured variety, such as Forbidden Rice by Lotus Foods.
Yield: 6 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 320
- Calories from fat: 28%
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated fat: 1.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Carbohydrate: 46.1g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Iron: 2.2mg
- Sodium: 361mg
- Calcium: 59mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups black rice
- Cooking spray
- 1 (8-ounce) salmon fillet (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cups diced peeled mango (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
Preparation
- Rinse rice, and drain well. Cook rice in boiling water 35 minutes or until al dente; drain. Cool.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add salmon; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Cool; break into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add oil to juice mixture, stirring constantly. Add rice, mango, tomatoes, onions, pepper, and spinach; toss gently. Place 1 cup rice mixture in each of 6 bowls; top each with 1 ounce salmon.
Black Rice, Spinach, Salmon, and Mango Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CUISINE: Asian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish, Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Gluten-Free
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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