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Black Quinoa Salad with Mango, Avocado, & Tomatoes
4.8 from 15 votes

Black Quinoa Salad with Mango, Avocado, & Tomatoes

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Cook Time
15 mins
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black quinoa or regular quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 Mango diced, large
  • 2 tomato diced, large
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 avocado diced, medium
  • 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. First, using a strainer, rinse the black quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool quinoa cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mango, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and avocados. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and cumin. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and gently stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.