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!

Servings: 8

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Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
19 minutes

Salad

American

quinoa healthy

Instructions

1 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.
2 Rinse and drain the black beans and garbanzo beans in a strainer. Add them to
the quinoa bowl.
3 Add the chopped bell pepper, mango, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and mint to
the quinoa mixture.
4 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.
5 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.