Black Quinoa Salad with Mango, Avocado, & Tomatoes
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Cook Time15 minutesmins
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Ingredients
1cupuncooked black quinoa or regular quinoa
2cupswater
Pinchof salt
1large mangodiced
2large tomatoesdiced
3green onionssliced
1/2cupchopped cilantro
2medium avocadosdiced
1/4cupfresh lime juice
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2teaspooncumin
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
First, using a strainer, rinse the black quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let cool quinoa cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mango, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and avocados. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and cumin. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and gently stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.