Description
Bright, colorful, and packed with refreshing textures, this Fiesta Mango Quinoa Salad is a nutrient-dense dish that brings sunshine to your table. Combining earthy protein-rich quinoa with the natural sweetness of ripe mango, savory black beans, and crunchy bell peppers, it is tied together with a zesty chili-lime dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings, this plant-based meal is as nourishing as it is delicious, and its flavors only improve after a day in the fridge.
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15-oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove quinoa from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, mango, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors deepen.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use fire-roasted corn if possible to add a smoky depth to the salad. Adjust the jalapeño amount based on your preference for heat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg