Description
Fresh mango black bean quinoa salad made with fluffy quinoa, juicy mango, black beans, vegetables, and a light lime dressing. A healthy and colorful summer salad perfect for meal prep and lunches.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large mango, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa and cook with water until fluffy, then cool completely.
2. Add quinoa, black beans, mango, bell pepper, corn, onion, and cilantro to a bowl.
3. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
5. Chill before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Best served chilled.
Great for meal prep.
Customize with avocado or jalapeño.
Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg