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Mango Spinach Rice Salad, with a whole grain brown rice, mango, baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onions in a red wine vinaigrette, makes a delicious and colorful side dish for a fish dinner, barbecue or potluck.
This post is sponsored by Megaphone Influence for Riceland. All opinions and recipes are my own!
Yes, it’s true. I’ve gone mango crazy! Have you seen all my mango recipes lately? There are Mango Habanero Salsa, Mango Habanero Wings, Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Habanero Salsa, Asian Lettuce Wraps with Mango Habanero Salsa, and Mango Habanero Shrimp Flatbread.
So I’ve gone and done it again. I created another mango recipe, only this time it is a side dish called Mango Spinach Rice Salad that will actually go well with any of the above mango main dishes, or with fish, shrimp, or barbecue.
The difference is that this time I created a delicious, light and healthy rice salad with the Riceland Premium Brown Rice Boil in Bag, which is sold at HEB stores across Texas.
When I was contacted by the folks of Riceland to create a recipe using their rice, I immediately said yes because I knew it was grown in America on American family farms in Arkansas and Missouri, and I wanted to support American family businesses.
Another reason I like Riceland is because it is so quick and easy to prepare. With the boil-in-bag rice pouches, the rice is ready in only 10 minutes and tastes delicious. I like that the rice kernels stay separated when they are cooked. It is just about fool-proof. I get consistent results every time. In order to have quality recipes, you must use quality ingredients, which is why I use Riceland Premium Brown Rice Boil in Bag.
If that is not enough reason to love Riceland, it is also super healthy because it is cholesterol free, sodium free, gluten-free, fat-free, and contains no MSG.
However, the best part of this Mango Spinach Rice Salad by Flavor Mosaic is the taste. With the fresh vegetables and mango dressed in a red wine vinaigrette, it was bursting with a sweet and tangy flavor. I like to refrigerate it for a few hours so the flavors have more time to develop.
I’m always looking for diabetic-friendly recipes to make for my Mother-in-law. She likes bold flavors and is my toughest critic. If it were up to her, we would eat no fruits or vegetables (unless the fruits were in a cobbler!)
However, my Mother-in-Law loved this sweet and tangy Mango Spinach Rice Salad. Yay! She can be rather picky, so I consider this a big win.
Riceland Boil-in-Bag Rice is available at HEB, which is one reason I love living in Texas! Be sure to enter below to win some Riceland swag and a $25 gift card! Then go grab a box and start cooking.
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Recipe
Ingredients
Mango Spinach Rice Salad
- 2 pouches Riceland Premium Brown Rice Boil in Bag, uncooked (14-ounce box )
- 1 (6-ounce) pkg baby spinach leaves, torn
- 1 large mango peeled, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion slices
- 12 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Red Wine Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add 2 quarts of water and completely submerge 2 bags of Riceland Boil-in-Bag brown rice.
- Turn the heat on high and boil uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the rice bags from the water, rinse with cold water and drain.
- Place the drained rice in a large bowl.
- Add the baby spinach leaves, chopped mango, sliced red onions and tomatoes in with the rice and stir.
- In a small bowl stir together all the ingredients for the Red White Dijon Vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette over the rice salad and stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, a home cook with 25+ years experience, and former AllRecipes Allstar, creating bold & easy Southern, Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Instant Pot recipes. Featured in publications like Parade and BuzzFeed. Read More…
Cynthia L says
I have so many favorite rice dishes. I think the one my family loves the most is Easy Baked Rice. I used to live in Arkansas (for 3 years) and was right in the middle of rice growing country. I have to admit, I never knew rice was grown in the US until I moved there. I had friends who were farmers and they would let me right all of the big machines when harvesting and planting. Love this recipe and will give it a try.
Michele says
Hi Cynthia, how cool that must have been to grow up in the area with the rice farmers. I hope you love the recipe as much as we did.
Catherine says
This rice dish is right up my alley. I love the sweet summer flavors…perfect side! xo, Catherine
Michele says
Me too. I had to take advantage of the seasonal flavors.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
Oh yum! I love mango, but I hardly ever cook with it, because I have such a hard time getting the darn things cut open! I need to sit down and watch some YouTube videos on how to do it apparently lol. This looks delicious!
Michele says
Hi Sarah, you need a good sharp knife and just a little patience. Here is a good tutorial about how to cut a mango.
http://www.mango.org/en/Choosing-Using-Mangos/How-to-Cut-a-Mango
Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says
I love the flavours in this salad! I can just imagine how it would be bright and zesty despite the lack of sugar. Great work – especially if the MIL liked it 🙂
Michele says
In my opinion, the mango adds all the needed sweetness.
Kate @ Babaganosh.org says
I’ve been loving adding mango to different savory foods and salads lately, and this recipe is great inspiration! Sweet juicy mango must taste so good with rice, love this idea. Beautiful photos!
Michele says
Thanks. The mango goes so well with the nutty flavor of the brown rice.
Aish says
I love unique dishes. This one definitely is. I have used raw mangoes in my lentil soups.
Michele says
Thanks. I bet that soup is delicious. The mangos go really well with the brown rice too.
Prachi Garg says
a rice salad with mango … thats awesome !! I love mango rice puddings and i believe that mangoes goes really well in this salad 🙂
Michele says
The sweetness of the mangoes and the nutty flavor of the brown rice go really well together.
David says
We make a lot of casseroles, and we always add rice as a filler. It adds volume to the dish as well as the nutritional value of the rice.
Michele says
Hi David. I love rice casseroles! Broccoli Rice Casserole for me! So good!
Susan Christy says
I like mushroom risotto.
shannon fowler says
i love spanish rice recipes or dirty rice. i love spicy foods
Hilesha O'Nan says
I love lemon rice. Thanks for the giveaay!
mel says
I like cold rice salads with fresh vegies (like tomatoes and cucumbers), olives and Italian dressing.
Rachel Beltz says
I love mushroom risotto and shrimp fried rice!
AnnJ says
I like to make chicken with artichoke hearts (with onion and lemon) and serve it over rice. I cook Chinese and Indian recipes and usually serve them over rice, most often brown rice.
I ate a mango this morning mixed into yogurt and topped with oats. I always forget that mango makes a good ingredient in main dishes, too. I’d like to try your recipe next time I have a ripe mango. Sounds good!
MelodyJ says
I like chicken,sauage peppers and rice.