Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad that's perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 mango diced
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mango, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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