Description
Indulge in a burst of tropical flavors with this vibrant Tropical Quinoa Salad featuring sweet mango, protein-packed black beans, and crunchy bell peppers. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a healthy meal prep option, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, dice the mango and red bell pepper; chop the cilantro finely.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with the diced mango, bell pepper, black beans, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg