Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Spicy Mango Salad

   

Recipe: Spicy Mango Salad

Spicy Mango SaladMangos aren't just for dessert anymore! This spicy recipe kicks this healthy fruit up a notch. Easy to make, and you can serve it as a side, a salad, or a salsa.
       
  • 2 medium mangos, peeled, cut into half-inch cubes
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 1/2 small jalapeno or serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 4 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 cups baby greens, washed and thoroughly dried 
    Toss mangos, onion, chile, juice, cilantro, and salt to taste in medium bowl. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
    Place greens in large bowl. Drizzle remaining olive oil over greens and toss to coat. Add mango mixture and toss to combine. Divide salad among four dinner plates. Serve immediately. Great with veggie burgers! (Makes 4 servings.)
               Preparation Time: 10 minutes
    Nutritional Information (per serving):
    CaloriesProteinFiberCarbsFat TotalSaturated Fat
    1262 g5 g23 g4 g< 1 g