Mango And Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe - Fresh & Flavorful
Mango And Black Bean Quinoa Salad — a mexican recipe (salad) with 9 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
45
Total Time (min)
6
servings
401
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, rinsed)
- 1 cup mango (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Instructions
5 steps
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.Prepare Ingredients
While quinoa is cooking, dice the mango, red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
Use a ripe mango for the best flavor.Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make sure quinoa is cooled before mixing to avoid wilting fresh ingredients.Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Adjust lime juice and salt according to your taste.Serve
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Garnish with additional cilantro before serving if desired.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your mexican meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Mango And Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe - Fresh & Flavorful is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Mexican cuisine has deep roots in Mesoamerican and Spanish traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, it features bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and centuries-old cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 9 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this salad can be made a few hours in advance. Store it in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts
6 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
