Tag: mango

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Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado Ranch

This healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you’ll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado […]

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Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes (about 3/4 pound) 2 cups finely diced honeydew melon (about 3/4 pound) 2 cups finely diced cantaloupe (about 3/4 pound) 1 cup finely diced mango (about 1 medium) 1 cup finely diced seeded peeled cucumber (about 1 medium) 1 cup finely diced nectarines (about 3 medium) 1 […]

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Mango papaya smoothie

Ingredients 1 mango (peeled and pitted) 1/2 papaya (peeled and seeded) 1 handful of spinach 2 cups plain regular or nondairy yogurt 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp. almond extract Blend together until smooth. If you’re looking for a thicker consistency, add a few ice cubes before blending. How many pounds have you lost […]

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Shrimp with Mango & Basil

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on ¼ teaspoon salt 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large ripe, firm mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see Tip) 1 bunch scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced ¼ cup […]

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Salmon with Nectarine Salsa

Marinate salmon fillets in a homemade mixture of honey, soy sauce, and olive oil, cook in a grill pan or skillet, and serve with a homemade fruit relish for an easy salmon entree with a tropical twist.   Pair with mixed greens and steamed couscous for a complete meal. Ingredients Salmon: 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons […]

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Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad

This fast and fresh seafood salad is a great meal for lazy beach days or busy weeknights. Choose fresh, not frozen, scallops for the best results. Can’t find Little Gem lettuce? Substitute mixed baby greens or chopped romaine lettuce. Ingredients 1/4 cup whole buttermilk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Spiced Pork and Mango Tacos 12

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 2 (6-ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup vertically sliced onion 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced mango 3 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

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Curried Quinoa Salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita 17

This Indian-inspired dish features quinoa, a high-protein grain that cooks relatively quickly. We like the heat that Madras curry powder brings, but use regular curry powder if you prefer. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 […]

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Mangoes are powerful natural antidepressants, scientists discover 3

Mangoes (Mangifera indica), which are abundant in tropical countries, are famous for their sweet and juicy fruits but these aren’t the only good parts of the plant. Their bark is also useful because of the many health benefits that it provides. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Lagos in Nigeria showed that extracts from the bark […]

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Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Romaine and Tropical Fruit 6

Ingredients 4 cups packaged chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 1 cup refrigerated presliced mango, chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 […]