Tangy Tango Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 241.3
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 326.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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Introduction

This is a great BBQ or picnic side, or a vegetarian entree dish! Quinoa is a great and versatile gluten free grain to use, full of protein and fibre. This is a great BBQ or picnic side, or a vegetarian entree dish! Quinoa is a great and versatile gluten free grain to use, full of protein and fibre.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 tsp toasted sesame oil
    1 tsp Dijon mustard
    3 tbsp lime juice
    1 tsp lime zest
    2 tbsp soy sauce
    2 tbsp honey
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
    1/4 tsp Tabasco (optional)
    2 cups cooked brown rice
    1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
    1 mango, thinly sliced
    1 English cucumber, chopped
    1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
    1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Directions

Combine oils, mustard, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, jalapeno and Tabasco in a food processor or blender, puree completely.
In a serving bowl, combine rice, quinoa, mango, cucumber, onion and pepper. Toss well.
Drizzle dressing over the salad, fold in well.
Chill before serving.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.