Mint Mango Quinoa Salad

By Chef Keish

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Elevate your meals with this quinoa salad, a superfood that’s packed with complete protein and all essential amino acids! Known for its nutty flavor and unique texture, quinoa adds a delightful twist to any dish, especially in a hearty grain bowl.

Quinoa Salad

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

23 minutes

A Salad with quinoa and sweet mango makes a fantastic accompaniment side to jerk chicken. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tricolor quinoa, rinse and drained
  • 1 ½ cup water or chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • ¼ teaspoon of lemon/lime juice
  • 4 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onioned, thinly sliced
  • 4 lime wedges
  • 1 tablespoon Original Crabby Seasoning

Directions

  1. Set Small saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, until dry and fragrant — about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in water or chicken broth with ¼ teaspoon salt; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. (15 minutes or so) Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork.

  3. Transfer to large bowl and let cool slightly. I chill mines in the refrigerator

  4. Meanwhile, to make dressing, whisk together lime zest, oil ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper and crabby seasoning in a small bowl — stir in your green onion.

  5. Add Mango, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and green onion to quinoa in bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.