Black Bean and Mango Quinoa Salad
A fresh and hearty salad that works great as both a side dish or a main dish. Top with grilled steak, chicken, or seafood for a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa 2/3 cup dry quinoa1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed1 medium mango, peeled and diced1 red bell pepper, diced6 green onions, thinly sliced1 handful chopped cilantro (about 1/2 cup)4 tablespoon red wine vinegar3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juicekosher saltfreshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- To cook quinoa, rinse several times in cool water and then let soak for 5 minutes. Drain. Place in a small pot with 1 1/3 cup water or broth (I like vegetable or chicken broth for additional flavor) and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa can be fluffed with a fork. Cool to room temp, or make ahead and chill.
- Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Add mango, red pepper, green onion, black beans, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and pour on top of salad. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
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