Tropical Mango Quinoa Salad
Tropical Mango Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Combining fluffy quinoa with ripe mangoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions, this colorful salad is tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or an eye-catching side at gatherings, it’s sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy. Allow it to cool.
- While the quinoa cools, chop the mangoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with all chopped veggies and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg