Delicious Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe for a Healthy Meal
Mango Quinoa Salad — a mexican recipe (salad) with 13 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
60
Total Time (min)
8
servings
264
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large ripe mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup black beans (cooked and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
6 steps
Cook Quinoa
In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff quinoa with a fork after cooking.Prepare Ingredients
While quinoa cooks, chop the mango, red onion, and cilantro. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Use a ripe mango for the best flavor.Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Adjust seasoning based on your taste preference.Combine Salad
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, mango, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Ensure all ingredients are cooled before mixing.Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.Serve
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Mango Quinoa Salad!
Garnish with extra cilantro 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
Delicious Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe for a Healthy Meal is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 60 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 12 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the salad can be made a day in advance. Just keep it refrigerated.
Rate This Recipe
How was this recipe?
Nutrition Facts
8 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.
