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Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

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
  • 1/41/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • Avocado Lime Dressing or a squeeze of lime juice


Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions, adding 1 teaspoon of the chili powder and salt to taste.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach and slice the tomatoes, mango, and avocado.
  3. Layer the spinach, tomatoes, beans, corn, cooked quinoa, sliced mango, and sliced avocado in each bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining chili powder, cayenne, and salt over the mango slices.
  5. Drizzle each salad with avocado lime dressing or a squeeze of lime juice.
  6. 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