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Black Rice Tropical Salad

February14

Perhaps on Valentine’s Day, you were checking this space for a long dissertation on love.  In my mind, the giving of love, is not about this day.  It is about every other day in a year.  My only other thought, is that I have found joy and happiness in living my life as a love “distributor”.  Love someone new on this day.

I have recently discovered the loveliness of black rice.  Last evening, D and I headed out to an Ash Wednesday service and I wanted us to eat quite light.  So this was perfect! Actually better than perfect.  We were blown away by the flavours-like summertime in your mouth.


Black Rice Tropical Salad
 
Ingredients
  • 2 oranges, cut into bite sized pieces
  • ¼ c (or more) fresh lime juice
  • 2 T canola oil
  • 2 c cooked black rice
  • 2 c mango chunks (I always have frozen on hand)
  • 1 c fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ large red pepper, sliced and add the seeds
  • 1 c sliced red onion (about ½ large onion)
  • ½ c unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
  1. Whisk together ¼ c lime juice and canola oil. Set dressing aside.
  2. Place mangoes and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Toss gently with dressing to combine.
  4. Season lightly with salt and more lime juice, if desired.

Kath’s quote: “Love-that is all.”-Me

Love-that is all.

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