Description
This Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the nutty taste of quinoa with the sweetness of mango, creamy avocado, and a zesty chili kick. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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Quinoa:
- 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- Salt to taste
Salad:
- 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 squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Mix in 1 teaspoon of chili powder and salt to taste.
- Prepare Salad Ingredients: Chop spinach, slice tomatoes, mango, and avocado.
- Assemble Salad: Layer spinach, tomatoes, beans, corn, quinoa, mango, and avocado in bowls. Sprinkle remaining chili powder, cayenne, and salt on top.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with avocado lime dressing or lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- To meal prep, prepare quinoa and chop veggies (except avocado). Layer salad components, season as instructed, and store quinoa and avocado separately. Add avocado and quinoa when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 60g
- Fiber: Approx. 12g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
