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Tropical Mango Avocado Quinoa

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and refreshing quinoa salad packed with tropical flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water

Fruits and Vegetables

  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 red red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Bring water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff and cool.
  • Whisk lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Combine cooled quinoa, mango, avocado, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or a sprinkle of feta cheese before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Tropical
Keyword: avocado, Mango, Quinoa