Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad Food

QUINOA BLACK BEAN SALAD {WITH MANGO & AVOCADO}

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer. Transfer to a medium saucepan along with chicken broth and 1/4 cup water and season lightly with salt to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until water has been absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool*.
• In a small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper.
• In a large bowl or salad bowl toss together quinoa, black beans, mango, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, avocado and dressing.
• Season with salt to taste and serve.

MANGO AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined.
• In a large bowl, stir dressing into the cooked quinoa. Fold in mango, avocado, cucumber, pomegranate, and cilantro.
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Salad will keep in an airtight container 2-3 days.

QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO AND AVACADO

Steps:

• Put quinoa, water, and 3/4 teaspoons salt into a saucepan and set over high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the shallot and stir. Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk in the olive oil.
• When the quinoa has absorbed all the water, uncover the pot and continue stirring the grains over the heat until they are dry and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss to cool and fluff the quinoa. Add the mango, avocado, and scallions and toss together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water first. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. Add the water to the pan with the quinoa and kosher salt. Boil the quinoa like pasta, until al dente and the centers become transparent, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain, fluff with a fork, and return the quinoa to the pot, cover with a kitchen towel and a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Pour the can of black beans into a strainer and rinse well with water. Drain and add to the quinoa bowl. Repeat with the garbanzo beans. Add the bell pepper, mango, red onion, avocado, and herbs.
• To make the dressing, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, chili powder and kosher salt in a small bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed to taste. The dressing should taste pretty bold, but balanced.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix. Allow the flavors to meld for about 20 minutes up to overnight. Best within the first day, but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.