If you bring this to your next party, I promise there won't be any left!! The sweet mango combined with the savory beans & grains is a winning combination!
Red Quinoa,
Black Bean, & Mango Salad
1 c. red or white quinoa, dry (cooked according
to directions)
2-3 avocados
2 mangoes, diced
1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper (or 4 baby
ones), finely chopped
1 can corn, rinsed
1 can low sodium black beans, rinsed
1 c. tomatoes, chopped (I prefer grape or cherry
tomatoes)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 lime, squeezed
2-3 T. red wine vinegar
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
S & P, to taste
Cook quinoa according to directions & chill
in the refrigerator for a couple hours.
You can cook it in advance up to a day or two before. Chop all ingredients and toss together in a
bowl. Drizzle with vinegar, lime juice
& oil. Make sure your oil is extra
virgin and if possible, get a good vinegar from the health food store that is
“raw.” Then you will reap the good
health benefits from your vinegar & oil. Season with salt & pepper, if
needed.
You can use this as a dip, in a wrap, or on a
salad!! Enjoy!!
Here's a tip for cutting your avocado's into perfect little chunks:
Score them both ways, then scoop out with a spoon.
Look at all of the beautiful colors in this salad!! This is health food at it's finest!! Gorgeous :)
Enjoy as a dip,
in a wrap,
or on a salad!!
