about 1 year ago
Cool, sweet mango is a good counterpart to the bold flavor of watercress; sweet and spicy pecans add a nice crunch. You can substitute cashews if you'd like, or add baby spinach for half of the arugula to soften the flavor.
Serves 4
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 large mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium papaya, seeded, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cubed
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Melt coconut oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper, and stir to mix. Add pecans and toss to coat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
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While pecans are roasting, make dressing: squeeze lime into a small bowl, removing seeds. Whisk in honey. Whisk in coconut milk, season with salt, and set aside.
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Combine watercress, arugula, mango, papaya and jicama in a medium bowl; drizzle with just enough dressing to lightly coat, and toss to mix. Divide salad among four individual plates.
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To serve, scatter pecans over each salad and serve immediately, with additional dressing on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Info:
PER SERVING:
- 443 calories
- 27g total fat
- 8g saturated fat
- 0mg cholesterol
- 171mg sodium
- 54g carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 38g sugar)
- 6g protein
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