Mango Rice Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Carolina® Jasmine Rice
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 cups snap peas, trimmed and blanched
- 1 1/2 cups sliced cucumber
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 mango, diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Have it sweet and salty for lunch or dinner with this delicious and easy-to-make Mango Rice Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette.
Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.
Step 2
Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Toss rice with vinaigrette. Stir in cabbage, snap peas, cucumber, chicken, mango and green onions until well combined. Let stand for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Recipe Tip:
For a double hit of ginger flavor, garnish with chopped pickled ginger.
Sweet and Tangy
Meals full of flavor don’t have to be difficult, this tasty Mango Rice Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. Dressed with a homemade vinaigrette made of rice vinegar, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, honey, ginger, and soy sauce, you can be sure that there is nothing bland or boring about this sweet and tangy salad.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, as an appetizer, a side, or to share at a BBQ or dinner party, this irresistible salad is perfect for any occasion. You’ll love the sweetness of the mango bits complemented by the tangy ginger vinaigrette and brought together with your favorite fragrant grains, Carolina® Jasmine Rice. Make it in advance and store in a plastic container in your fridge for a lunch that’s ready to go as you run out the door in the morning.
Recipe tip: mix things up and try this recipe with cooked shrimp instead of chicken for an equally tasty twist.
Rice Salads for Any Occasion
An easy and delicious go-to dish for any occasion is a rice salad. Because they’re made with a rice base, they are incredibly satisfying and won’t leave you hungry soon after. Try this Spicy Southwest Rice Salad or this Grilled Summer Vegetable Rice Salad next time you crave a tasty salad and or need to whip up a shareable dish in no time.
The rice salad formula is as simple as starting with a rice base, adding your favorite veggies and/or fruits, mixing in other add-ins like nuts or seeds, and tossing in your favorite sauce or dressing. Take a look at what you have in your pantry, cook up your favorite Carolina® rice, and get creative making a rice salad all your own.
Looking for a tasty treat to accompany your salad? Learn how to make rice pudding with simple instructions using Carolina® Rice.
