Served cold, this refreshing Mango Quinoa Salad is the perfect sweet/spicy balance, with jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and tomatoes- you can make this vegan recipe ahead of time and serve straight out of the fridge! It's amazing paired with a spicy protein, like blackened tilapia or jerk chicken.
Rinse the quinoa (1/2 cup) in a mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot and cover with 1 cup water and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Turn off heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the zest and juice of one lime, the olive oil (1/4 cup), and kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
Once the quinoa is cooked, rinse under cold water in a mesh sieve until completely cool. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
Add the cooked quinoa, mango, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
For best results, allow to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.
Notes
For a heartier meal: add black beans, chickpeas, chicken, or steak to the salad.
Time saving tip: prep other ingredients while quinoa is cooking.
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