Tropical Mango Quinoa Salad
Tropical Mango Quinoa Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the nutty flavor of fluffy quinoa. Bursting with vibrant veggies and zesty lime dressing, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it perfect for summer gatherings, meal prep, or a light lunch. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, each bite feels like a tropical escape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the mango, bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Combine in a large bowl with cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly before adding to the veggie bowl. Pour dressing over and mix gently until combined.
- Optionally chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg