Fiesta Mango Quinoa Salad Recipes

MANGO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

FIESTA MANGO BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Add water and quinoa to a medium pot and place over high heat; bring mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for exactly 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove pot from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
• While the quinoa is cooking, chop all your fruits & veggies. Once done, add them to a large bowl along with your cooked quinoa.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing: olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, dijon, chipotle chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing all over the quinoa salad and toss to combine. Garnish with extra cilantro and pepitas if you'd like. Serve at room temp or cold. Salad with stay good for 4-5 days in the fridge. Serves 4.

FIESTA MANGO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, prepare Chili-Lime Dressing by combining olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
• Add black beans, corn, bell pepper, mango, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño to bowl with quinoa; gently toss. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed, add optional toppings and serve.

RED QUINOA AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow the quinoa to steam until the water has been absorbed completely and the quinoa grains pop open, 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 5 to 6 turns freshly ground black pepper. While pouring in a slow, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and lightly emulsified. Add the peppers, mango, mint and quinoa. Toss to combine well and serve.