Description
Tropical Quinoa Salad with Mango & Black Beans is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. This colorful salad combines juicy mango, hearty black beans, and fluffy quinoa tossed with zesty lime and fragrant cilantro. Perfect for picnics or as a light meal, this quick and nutritious recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the mango, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with mango, black beans, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg