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Mango Quinoa Salad

Served cold, this refreshing Mango Quinoa Salad is the perfect sweet/spicy balance, with jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and tomatoes- you can make this vegan recipe ahead of time and serve straight out of the fridge! It's amazing paired with a spicy protein, like blackened tilapia or jerk chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 large mango diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the quinoa (1/2 cup) in a mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot and cover with 1 cup water and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Turn off heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together the zest and juice of one lime, the olive oil (1/4 cup), and kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  3. Once the quinoa is cooked, rinse under cold water in a mesh sieve until completely cool. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
  4. Add the cooked quinoa, mango, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
  5. For best results, allow to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal: add black beans, chickpeas, chicken, or steak to the salad.
  • Time saving tip: prep other ingredients while quinoa is cooking.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1126IU (23%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1126IU 23%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.