Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
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4.9
Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
Description
Featuring canned black beans, cooked red or tri-color quinoa, fresh or frozen corn, and chopped fresh vegetables and mango, the salad blends various textures from tender quinoa to crisp pepper and juicy mango. Cilantro and jalapeño provide fresh, bright notes and a mild kick of heat. The spiced lemon juice and olive oil dressing enriches the dish with warming flavors from cumin, chili powder, and turmeric balanced by acidity.
This salad is typically served chilled or at room temperature, making it suitable for light meals, picnics, or as a side dish. It offers a nutritious combination of protein, fiber, and vitamins from the varied plant ingredients.
Adapted from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, RD, the recipe highlights the use of simple, whole-food ingredients for a flavorful vegetarian-friendly salad with a southwestern twist.
Ingredients
- 15- ounce black beans no salt added, rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 cup quinoa red or tri-color, cooked
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 1 bell pepper chopped, small red
- 1 cup Mango chopped fresh
- 1/4 cup onion red, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced, small
- lemon juice or lime juice, from 1 medium fruit
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric ground
Instructions
- Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
- Drizzle over the mixture and toss.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe is sourced from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, RD.
- Use fresh lime or lemon juice to brighten the salad’s flavors before serving.
- Mango adds a sweet contrast balancing the savory and spicy elements.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11.5g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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