Description
Fiesta Mango Quinoa Salad is a bright, protein-packed salad made with fluffy quinoa, sweet mango, black beans, corn, crisp veggies, and a zesty chili-lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep, summer gatherings, or a quick healthy lunch.
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 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large mango, diced (or 1½ cups)
- 1 jalapeño, finely sliced (optional)
Chili-Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Extra cilantro or green onions
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. Let cool slightly. - Mix the Salad Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mango, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. - Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. - Toss and Serve:
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with avocado and pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Frozen or canned mango can be used if fresh mango isn’t available.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg