Gluten-Free Mango Avocado Salad

Ingredients

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• 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or gluten-free noodles Shop
• 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, tofu, chickpeas)
• 2 cups fresh vegetables of choice (e.g., bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, leafy greens)
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp gluten-free sauce (GF tamari, olive oil, or GF dressing) Shop
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or rice vinegar Shop
• 1 tsp sesame oil or olive oil Shop

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare your base by cooking rice or gluten-free noodles according to package directions, which typically takes about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2 Cook or prepare your chosen protein, ensuring any seasonings or marinades used are gluten-free. If using tofu or chickpeas, you might sauté them for about 5-7 minutes until lightly browned and heated through.
3. 3 Wash and prepare your fresh vegetables by slicing, dicing, or chopping them into bite-sized pieces. This step should take approximately 5-8 minutes, depending on your chosen vegetables.
4. 4 Gently dice the ripe mango and avocado, being careful not to mash them. Add these to a large mixing bowl along with the prepared fresh vegetables and your cooked protein.
5. 5 In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free sauce (like GF tamari or your chosen GF dressing), fresh lemon juice or rice vinegar, and sesame oil or olive oil until well combined. Drizzle this dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving immediately or chilling for later.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Choose a mango and an avocado that are ripe but still firm when pressed, so the cubes hold their shape when the salad is tossed.
• A little minced jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes balances the sweetness of the mango. Add it to taste with the dressing.
• If shrimp is your protein, cook it only until pink and chill it before adding. Cold shrimp goes well with the mango and avocado.

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