Mango Chili Spinach Salad
Used as a side or a topping for tacos, this salad filled with mangoes and fresh veggies will have you coming back for seconds!
Serves: 2 as a side or enough topping for about 6 tacos
Ingredients:
1/2 C cilantro leaves
2 in. X 1 in. wedge red onion, cut in two pieces
2 garlic cloves
2 Champagne Mangoes
1 C spinach, stems removed and sliced thin
1/2 C diced poblano pepper
2 t freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t chili powder
1/8 t garlic powder
salt to taste (I use 1/2 t)
pepper to taste (I use 12 grinds)
Directions:
1. Place cilantro, red onion, and garlic cloves in a mini food processor. Process until minced (can also use a regular food processor or finely dice by hand). Add these ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. Add all remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and toss with spoons to evenly blend.
Notes:
*This make a delicious side. It's also used as a topping in Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Chili Spinach Salad
*Adding grilled chicken to this salad turns it into a quick, healthy meal.
*Regular mangoes can be used in place of champagne mangoes. You may need to reduce to 1 or 1 1/2 mangoes depending on size.
Ingredients:
1/2 C cilantro leaves
2 in. X 1 in. wedge red onion, cut in two pieces
2 garlic cloves
2 Champagne Mangoes
1 C spinach, stems removed and sliced thin
1/2 C diced poblano pepper
2 t freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t chili powder
1/8 t garlic powder
salt to taste (I use 1/2 t)
pepper to taste (I use 12 grinds)
Directions:
1. Place cilantro, red onion, and garlic cloves in a mini food processor. Process until minced (can also use a regular food processor or finely dice by hand). Add these ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. Add all remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and toss with spoons to evenly blend.
Notes:
*This make a delicious side. It's also used as a topping in Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Chili Spinach Salad
*Adding grilled chicken to this salad turns it into a quick, healthy meal.
*Regular mangoes can be used in place of champagne mangoes. You may need to reduce to 1 or 1 1/2 mangoes depending on size.
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