Exotic Salad Platter With Mango Dressing

Looking for ways to eat more salad vegetables?

 I eat salad daily, but I do like to mix it up with a variety of vegetables and get away from the common lettuce and tomato salad, and I like to make the salads look appetising.

Exotic yet simple, this beautiful salad is a great way to enjoy some of your favorites. I love the presentation of this interesting salad platter. 

The center is tri-colored quinoa, there is a cup and 1/2 of chopped cucumber, a cup of chopped mango, a whole avocado peeled and sliced, sliced cherry tomato and sprouts all on a bed of spicy baby arugula. It is then dressed in a simple mango dressing. 

This is an example that proves salad doesn't need to be boring. What do you like to add to your salads? What are your favorites? 

Mango Dressing

Ingredients:

2 whole mangos, peeled and cubed

1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup of chopped cilantro or parsley (your choice)

1 small clove of fresh garlic 

1/4 cup of water

Directions: 

Place the garlic in the food processor and process until well chopped. Add remainder of ingredients to make a pulpy dressing.