Avocado & Mango Purple Rice Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing | Ralston Family Farms

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Ralston Family Farms Purple Rice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large mango
• 1 medium avocado
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup diced red onions
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Cook rice according to package directions. When rice is done cooking, remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Cool for 10 minutes before adding dressing.
• While rice is cooking prepare the dressing, c ombine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, agave, cilantro, and salt in a food processor. Process for 15-30 seconds or until dressing is combined.
• Once rice is done cooking and has cooled a bit, stir in dressing, cover bowl and place in the fridge for an hour or until cool and you are ready to add in the rest of the salad ingredients.
• Before serving, toss salad again with dressing and fold in cilantro, mango, and red onion.
• Pour into cold salad bowls and top with avocado.
• Garnish with a lime wedge or extra cilantro if desired.