Mango Quinoa Salad with Black Beans Recipe | Crunchy and Juicy
Looking for a salad that is not only healthy but also bursting with flavors? Our Mango Quinoa Salad with Black Beans is the perfect choice! This salad combines different textures and tastes to create a truly remarkable dish.
To make this salad, start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water for a few seconds to remove any bitterness. Then, cook the quinoa in water or vegetable broth until it is tender and fluffy.
Next, prepare the other ingredients. Dice fresh mango, cucumber, and avocado for a burst of freshness and creaminess. Add in black beans for extra protein and bite. Finely chop shallots or red onions and red bell pepper to add a hint of sharpness and crunch.
To bring all the flavors together, we recommend using our homemade cilantro lime dressing. This tangy dressing is made with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, maple syrup, grated garlic, grated ginger, salt, and a handful of cilantro. Blend these ingredients until smooth and pour it over the salad ingredients.
Stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined and coated in the dressing. The end result is a salad that is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. The sweetness of the mango, the creaminess of the avocado, and the nutty flavor of the quinoa create a delightful combination of tastes and textures.
Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, our Mango Quinoa Salad with Black Beans is sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy the refreshing and flavorful experience!
Ingredients:
- Quinoa
- Mango
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Black beans
- Shallot or Red Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lime juice
- Maple syrup
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Salt
- Cilantro
Cooking steps:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water for a few seconds to remove any bitterness.
- Cook the quinoa in water or vegetable broth until tender and fluffy.
- Dice the mango, cucumber, and avocado.
- Finely chop shallot or red onion and red bell pepper.
- Prepare the cilantro lime dressing by blending together extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, grated garlic, grated ginger, salt, and cilantro.
- In a bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, avocado, black beans, shallot or red onion, red bell pepper, and cooked quinoa.
- Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the ingredients.
- Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and coated in the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
