Description
A refreshing salad combining sweet mango, creamy avocado, and spicy chili powder, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 cups spinach, chopped
- 10 medium grape tomatoes
- 1 large mango
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained
- 1/4 cup corn, canned, drained
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Avocado Lime Dressing or a squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions, adding 1 teaspoon of the chili powder and salt to taste.
- While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach and slice the tomatoes, mango, and avocado.
- Layer the spinach, tomatoes, beans, corn, cooked quinoa, sliced mango, and sliced avocado in each bowl.
- Sprinkle the remaining chili powder, cayenne, and salt over the mango slices.
- Drizzle each salad with avocado lime dressing or a squeeze of lime juice.
- Enjoy.
Notes
Rinse quinoa before cooking and choose ripe mango for maximum sweetness. Chill the salad for 20-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican