Healthy Quinoa Salad
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful Healthy Quinoa Salad with mango, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep! Try it now!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white or red quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice about 4 limes
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 15- ounce can black beans
- 1 15- ounce can garbanzo beans
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 mango peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 small red onion peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. Combine the quinoa and water in a pot with a pinch of kosher salt. Boil the quinoa until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, fluff with a fork, and let it sit covered with a kitchen towel and lid for 5-10 minutes. Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet to cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Rinse and drain the black beans and garbanzo beans in a strainer. Add them to the quinoa bowl.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, mango, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and mint to the quinoa mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, and kosher salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste; the dressing should be bold but balanced.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Let the salad sit for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate overnight. It's best enjoyed within the first day but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.