Description
Fiesta Mango Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed bowl loaded with sweet mango, black beans, corn, crisp veggies, and a zesty chili-lime dressing. Fresh, filling, and ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep, light dinners, or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
For the Chili-Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa:
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. - Add the Mix-Ins:
Stir in mango, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). - Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Combine:
Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until evenly coated. - Serve:
Garnish with avocado, pumpkin seeds, or extra cilantro. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Let quinoa cool slightly before adding mango to keep texture fresh.
- Salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg