Ingredients
Mango, avocado and arugula salad
Savor the flavors of the season with this quick, colorful salad. Creamy avocados, peppery arugula and naturally sweet mango make for a refreshing combination.
This nutrient powerhouse is also a secret stress-buster. Potassium and omega-3 in avocados and folate in arugula can help reduce stress that causes gum disease, canker sores and other oral health problems.
Salad:
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6 cups arugula
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1 large mango, sliced
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1 large avocado, sliced
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2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped
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1 cup pine nuts
Cilantro-lime dressing:
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 clove minced garlic
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1 teaspoon agave
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- Rinse arugula and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Top with mango, avocado, chicken and pine nuts.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, agave, chili powder and cumin to make dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing mixture on the salad.
- Serve fresh and enjoy!