Quinoa, Black Bean and Mango Salad

Quinoa, black beans, and mango are all native to the Americas and have been used in traditional cuisines for centuries.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Quinoa, Black Bean and Mango Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: American, Latin American Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 medium Ripe mango
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 medium Avocado

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Allow it to cool.
2. Meanwhile, drain and rinse black beans.
3. Dice mango, red bell pepper, and red onion.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, mango, red pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, ground cumin, and chili powder.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7. Allow the salad to sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Just before serving, add diced avocado and gently toss.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 12g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.