Mixed Field Greens Recipe
chilled green beans, cantaloupe, chorizo sausage, shrimp, mixed fish, peppers, onions, tomatoes, served over brown rice
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Rice Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Rice
- 1
Cook the Brown Rice
In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Simmer the Rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
Salad Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Once done, transfer them to an ice bath to cool quickly, then drain and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Cantaloupe
Cut the cantaloupe in half, scoop out the seeds, and then slice into bite-sized cubes.
- 5
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 6
Cook the Shrimp and Fish
In the same skillet, add the shrimp and mixed fish. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the fish is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 7
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes into small pieces.
Assembly
- 8
Combine All Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, blanched green beans, cantaloupe, cooked chorizo, shrimp, mixed fish, and diced vegetables. Toss gently to mix.
- 9
Serve
Serve the mixed field greens chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!