2not quite fully ripened mangoscut into matchsticks
2cupsshredded green cabbage
2cupsjicama cut into matchsticks
2pickled jalapeñosseeded and minced
black sesame seeds for garnish
cilantro leaves for garnish
For the Dressing
1small clove garlic
1/4cuppacked fresh cilantro leaves
juice of 1/2 a lime
3tablespoonsNakano mango-seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1/2tablespoonagaveor honey
Instructions
Add the rice to a small sauce pot with 1 3/4 cup water, bring to a boil then reduce to low and cover. Cook until all the water is absorbed then turn off heat and transfer rice to a large bowl to cool.
While rice cooks, make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a food processor. Process for about 30 seconds until everything is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cooled rice, toss to fully coat and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill. (*see note)
Once cooled, add the mango, cabbage, jicama and jalapenos to the bowl and toss to combine.
Garnish with extra cilantro and black sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
*you can make this salad a day ahead of time up until this point.