Tropical Quinoa Salad
This was one of the first recipes I wanted to post here. It was one of those moments where in my mind I did something, and so I thought I actually did, but really, I didn’t! Crazy!
I realized this when I wanted to make it, went here to find it and wouldn’t you know, it wasn’t here! I did have it posted to a previous blog but totally forgot to move it over. Ugh.
So, here it is! I have also made it with diced red pepper, in addition to everything else, which is also really good! The minced jalapeno is optional. I like a little heat to balance out the sweetness.
Its a great side dish when the weather is warm. It’s refreshing and light. Goes great with grilled meats!
Like pretty much everything I make and post, there are no right or wrong ratios. Taste as you go and adjust amounts to YOUR liking 🙂 love cilantro? Add in more. Too sweet? Add in some more lime juice. This is one of those dishes where it’s hard to mess up.
Tropical Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups diced mango
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp minced jalapeno
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside and let it cool.
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In a large bowl, mix together the diced mango, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeno, oil, vinegar, honey & salt.
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Taste at this point to see if you need more/less of anything.
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Gently mix together the quinoa & the mango mixture.
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Cover and store in the fridge until ready to eat. The longer it sits, the more the flavors come together.
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