Mango, Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

Prep 7 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

If you haven't tried quinoa, I recommend you do because it is an excellent source of nutrients and it's gluten free. This delicious mango, black bean and quinoa salad is super nutritious. A vegetarian meal that will surely satisfy! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1/2

cup quinoa, uncooked

Salt to taste

ripe mango, peeled and cut into squares

cup black beans, canned

1/4

cup fresh cilantro, chopped

tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Pepper to taste

Directions

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1

Rinse quinoa under water for 2-3 minutes or until the water looks clean. Place quinoa in medium size pot with 3/4 cups of salted water. Let boil, cover and reduce heat.
2

Cook for 15-20 minutes or until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
3

Leave covered for 5 minutes and mix with a fork as you would do with rice.
4

In a salad bowl, mix quinoa with mango, black beans, cilantro, olive oil and lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Expert Tips

If you'd like to add a spicy kick, you can add a touch of jalapeño or serrano.

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If you haven't tried quinoa, I recommend you do because it is an excellent source of nutrients and it's gluten free. This delicious mango, black bean and quinoa salad is super nutritious. A vegetarian meal that will surely satisfy!