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Mango Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad combining nutty quinoa with sweet mango and crunchy vegetables, perfect for summer picnics or a light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed to remove bitterness
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ripe mango, diced Fresh mango adds sweetness
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 juices limes Juice fresh limes for better flavor
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust according to preference

Method

Cooking Quinoa

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  • In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.

Prepare Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine diced mango, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
  • Once quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly and add it to the vegetable mixture.

Make Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Combine and Serve

  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This salad can be served as a main dish or side salad.
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