Black Rice, Salmon , and Mango Salad

Anytime I can make dinner without turning on the oven and with little effort, I’m in!  This recipe was shared with me by a friend as a easy weeknight dish.  Enjoy.

Black Rice, Spinach, Salmon, and Mango Salad

Ingredients

1½ cups black rice
Cooking spray
1 (8-ounce) salmon fillet (about ½ inch thick)
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
2½ tablespoons canola oil
3 cups diced peeled mango (about 2 medium)
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

Rinse rice, and drain well . Cook rice in boiling water 35 minutes or until al dente; drain. Cool. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add salmon; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of done¬ness. Cool; break into bite-sized pieces. Combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Gradually add oil to juice mixture, stirring constantly. Add rice, mango, tomatoes, onions, pepper, and spinach; toss gently. Place 1 cup rice mixture in each of 6 bowls; top each with 1 ounce salmon.

What’s for dinner at your house tonight?  Share your easy summer recipe.

courtesy of keyingredient.com/recipes shared by J. E.