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Lime And Mango Quinoa Salad
Lime And Mango Quinoa Salad
"This mango quinoa salad is a refreshing cold summer quinoa salad full of fruits and vegetables. With mango, quinoa, avocado, cucumbers, and lime, it’s perfect for any cookout or barbecue! Tip: Remember to add time to let the quinoa cool. This salad is great for an entree or side dish, as well as a main meal. Here are some other mix-in ideas too if you happen to be out of some of the ingredients required, or just want to switch it up: red onion, kalamata olives, red bell pepper, black beans, green onion, pineapple, chicken, eggs, tempeh, tofu, or fish."
Yields6 Servings
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup feta cheese (substitute with nutritional yeast if vegan)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
- juice of 2 limes
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Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool.
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Cut your grape tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, mango and cilantro.
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Once the quinoa is cooled, mix in olive oil and juice from the lime and mix around.
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Top with feta cheese and/or nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper to taste
