Mango, Pistachio and Avocado Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing
Portion Size: 1 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 8 cups fresh lettuce, | Washed, trimmed and torn into bite size pieces |
| 1 large mango | Washed, peeled, seed removed and diced |
| 1 large Avocado | Washed, peeled, seed removed and diced |
| 1/2 large red bell pepper | Washed, trimmed and diced |
| 1/2 cup pistachios, unsalted | Shelled and finely chopped |
| 1 small red onion | Washed, peeled and sliced thin. |
| Dressing: | |
| Juice of 3 small fresh limes or 1/4 c. lime juice | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 2 tablespoons honey | |
| 2 tablespoons rice vinegar | |
| 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard | |
| 2 gloves fresh garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | Mince the fresh garlic |
| 2 tablespoons cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro | Wash, trim and chop the fresh cilantro |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. | |
| 2 | Add mango, avocado, red bell pepper, red onion and pistachios. | |
| 3 | In a small food processor combine, lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic and cilantro. | |
| 4 | Just before serving toss salad with dressing. Serve immediately. |
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