This yummy salad is built to please! Every satisfying forkful is packed with healthy ingredients and loaded with flavor. And yes it is totally vegan. Check out the recipe for my Mango-Avocado Crispy Tenders Salad! Plus, enter a giveaway to win one of my favorite salad bowls..
This salad is crazy-amazing. Brown rice, mango-avocado-lime salsa and vegan honey-mustard drizzled crispy tenders - toasty from the oven. And ps, my no "honey" mustard dressing has only three ingredients (link in recipe)..
Today I am featuring Seven Grain Crispy Tenders. I talk to a lot of people who say they want to go vegan, but they still crave familiar flavors they are used to, from animal products. I always point them to Gardein.
Frozen crispy tenders..
Warm and crispy from the oven..
Please check out the recipes, nutrition info, $1 off coupon and fun on the Gardein website. And share this post with your vegan-wannabe-meat-eating friends. We should all be eating less meat, and Gardein helps everyone, kids, students, seniors, busy professionals and more do that.
Ready to make these salads..
Fluffy short-grain brown rice. You could also use quinoa.
Salsa on top! Load on the antioxidants, healthy fats and loads of flavor..
Mango-Avo Salsa.. (This is also delicious served alongside plantains!)
Chop chop..
Before the dressing drizzle..
No-Honey-mustard dressing .. vegan!
Dive in..
Gardein's plant protein is better for your body and better for the planet. Made with non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies it provides the taste, texture and nutrition of meat but with less calories, less fat and no cholesterol. There are over 20 different Gardein products!
Download a $1 off coupon and learn more on Gardein's website!
Mango-Avocado Brown Rice Gardein Crispy Tenders Entree Salad
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Published 09/10/2015
Ingredients
- Salad Components for each salad:
- ¾ cup brown rice, cooked
- ¾ cup avocado-mango salsa
- 2-3 cups leafy greens
- 3-4 Gardein Crispy Tenders, sliced
- 1-2 tablespoon vegan honey mustard dressing
- Salsa:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 lime, squeezed
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare salsa by adding all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and gently toss. Set aside.
- To prepare Gardein - follow instructions on bag. My method: Bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until crispy brown. I flip them half way through. Cool slightly, then chop.
- Prepare brown rice in advance so you can just scoop and serve. You can also use quinoa or another whole grain.
- Salad: Add leafy greens to serving bowl. Then top with rice, followed by the mango-avo salsa. Then place crispy tenders on top and drizzle dressing over top. Serve!
Yield: 1 salad
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: entree,salad,gardein,crispy tenders,avocado,mango,rice,dinner
Gardein (garden + protein) is a plant protein brand. Gardein’s award winning products are made from non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies. Gluten-free options are also available.
Why Choose Gardein? Gardein offers delicious, convenient and healthier versions of foods that are familiar to millions of people, aka animal products. Everyone can easily eat less or NO meat with Gardein.
Recently, I checked out these products:
Gardein Seven Grain Crispy Tenders:
- 8g of protein/ serving
- Easy snack or meal
- I adore these! They are flavorful, have great texture and cook in a flash.
Gardein Golden Fishless Filets:
- 9g of protein/ serving
- Contains 32mg of Omega 3s and no cholesterol
- Good source of fiber
- Won Better Homes and Gardens’ Best New Product of 2015 (voted on by over 70,000 consumers)
- These absolutely remind me of real fish. So as a long time vegan who has always not-liked fish, they are not for me, but for someone who really wants that 'ocean' flavor in a vegan version, these are very authentic.
(GIVEAWAY ENDED) In honor of this yummy salad, I am giving away one of my favorite big salad bowls + a $20 Amazon gift card (to help fill your bowl) - item will be shipped to you. If the winner does not live in the USA, an Amazon gift card will be emailed in place of this prize. Open to everyone..
Kristy says
My favorite entree salad is the Banh Mi salad from Veggie Grill. The perfectly crispy Tofu triangles and all of the amazing flavors exploding in my mouth.
Karla Porter says
Putting the ingredients on my shopping list!
amber says
Oh, man. Your salad has me drooling! I love putting the crispy tenders in my salads. I usually do a buffalo chicken style salad with them, adding vegan chia ranch and tons of Frank's! And I'll use the chipotle lime tenders to make a taco salad topping it off with black beans, corn, salsa, cilantro, and a sprinkle of tortilla chips. Okay, is it dinnertime now? 😉
amber says
Also, I must say I'm in love with that bowl. It's actually on our wedding registry! 🙂
Jessica Piekenbrock says
Favorite entree salad has to be anything with lots of greens and some sort of dried fruit and candied nuts and avocado, and a little bit of fresh berries 🙂
ChicagoWriter says
Just made and devoured this salad (minus the rice). Absolutely delicious. Will be on frequent rotation at our house.
Laura says
Love thai chicken salads!
haley says
I love a big ass salad with romaine, spinach, baked tofu, avocado, lots of veggies, seeds, & a balsamic vinaigrette!
Bianca says
i love salmon + goat cheese + candied walnuts!
Nahla says
I love mediterranean salads with olives, red peppers, spinach, arugula, tomatoes, red onion, lemon zest, pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil! So simple & delicious! 🙂
Linda says
My favourite entree salad is arugula with goat cheese.
Amy says
This looks fantastic! I love mango + avocado together. Reminds me of one of my favorite salads- the Mecca Azteca from Native Foods! 🙂
Giulia Lombardo says
This recipe seems delicious, perfect as lunch box still rich of colours:P
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
I love a hearty Mediterranean style salad--spinach, artichoke hearts, olives, chickpeas, onions, parsley, and either farro or quinoa. I've been meaning to try a vegan feta cheese recipe to take it to the next level!
Midmom58 says
Fresh baby greens with avocado, steamed little potatoes rolled in olive oil, tomato, fresh strawberries and just a little fig balsamic vinegar. Yummy
Shira says
I just love big salads full of veggies and beans with a homemade sesame dressing.
Amy says
I love fruit in my salads! I especially love a mix of spinach & romaine topped with sliced strawberries, sunflower seeds, craisins, and homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Kathy Patalsky says
I agree! And I too love dried fruit as an accent too! Dried currants, cranberries, goji berries or good old fashioned raisins!
Terri Jones Cole says
I love a giant main dish salad! One of my favorites is a vegan version of the classic Nicoise salad.
Kathy Patalsky says
OO lovely!
Tara Cormican says
I love any salad with romaine ... yum! Chopped salads are a current fave... with balsamic vinegar!
Kathy Patalsky says
me too! I love the crispness of fresh romaine!
latanya t says
chicken cobb avocado salad
Kathy Patalsky says
I hope you try this product then! Seriously, it really down taste like chicken, haha ...
Claire Elizabeth says
My favourite salad entrée is a grapefruit-salsa-black-bean-and-corn combo! Mmmmm! I love it on spinach or romaine best! 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
yum!!
John Hartil says
Looks lovely and tasty!
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you John!
Kathy Sturr says
Yum! I am always seeking a "hearty" salad recipe. I love Gardein. I like these in a vegan Caesar salad, too. I love their "fish" in fish tacos. I also cannot wait to try your dressing!
Kathy Patalsky says
You will LOVE this dressing. SO simple.
Cindie Wilding says
Kathy where do you get your silverware with the words on them? I've seen them a few times and they are cute.
Kathy Patalsky says
I order them on Etsy! Milk and Honey Luxuries is my go-to girl 🙂 Sarah is super great.
Robin says
Big salad with lots of veggies, avocado, black olives, and chicken peas.
Kathy Patalsky says
Avocado on everything.... 🙂
Sarojini says
Yum! That dressing looks amazing...
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you! Hope you try it! It is super flavorful. A little goes a long way.
Anne says
Favorite entree salad is just lots of greens, tomatoes, red pepper, olives, and then a lot of hummus with bread for dipping.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes, hummus and toast is a perfect side to an entree salad.
Adriane says
I love arugula red cabbage and carrot tossed with miso dressing topped with bbq tempeh and seared portabellos yum!
Kathy Patalsky says
YUM. YUM. YUM. That sounds amazing Adriane.
Paula Leach says
Wow! I'm hungry for dinner, & this salad looks fabulous!! My favorite entree salad is a vegan Asian "chicken" salad. I use the Gardein crispy tenders, lettuce, cabbage, green onions, carrots, cilantro, & a sesame ginger dressing. Sometimes, I add other vegetables like broccoli or edamame if I have them.
Kathy Patalsky says
Yum that sounds awesome - thank you for sharing!