Mango, Avocado & Cucumber Grain Bowl
Time: 45 Minutes ・ Difficulty: Medium ・ Serves: 5 People
Cool, crisp, and colorful, this refreshing grain bowl combines sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tender basmati rice with fresh herbs and a bright lime-coconut dressing. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BOWLS 2 ripe mangoes 1-1/2 English cucumbers 2 ripe avocados 1 cup snap peas 1-1/2 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup cilantro 1/4 cup mint 2-1/2 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled 14 tablespoons lime-coconut dressing 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds FOR THE LIME-COCONUT DRESSING 6 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons coconut water 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE BOWLS
Dice the mango, cucumber, and avocado. Slice the snap peas and chop the spinach, cilantro, and mint.
Combine the cooled rice, spinach, cucumber, snap peas, mango, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
Toss gently with the lime-coconut dressing. Fold in avocado last to prevent it from breaking apart.
Split dressed salad between 5 serving bowls, then top each bowl with toasted coconut and pumpkin seeds
TO MAKE THE LIME-COCONUT DRESSING
Place all ingredients into a blender and purée until emulsified.
Nutrition
| Calories | 430 Per Serving |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |