I don’t know how it happened or when, but somewhere along the way I fell in love with this crazy food that reminds me a bit of brown rice and couscous all wrapped into one. It took me months to pronounce, quin-what??? Quinoa pronounced “keen-wha” is a gluten-free seed that is a complete protein. What does this all mean? Well, basically it means that it’s an uber healthy protein source that is nutty and rich and addicting! Yay, so it’s a win-win in our book. If you haven’t tried it, it’s time!! Oh, and one other great thing about quinoa is it’s great served hot or cold.

A great place to break in your quinoa taste buds is with this Mango Quinoa Salad. It’s a cold salad filled with quinoa of course, sweet mangos, endamame, golden raisins, and toasted almonds tossed with honey lime vinaigrette. Bring this salad to your next backyard BBQ or dinner party and it will be a huge hit. Extra bonus, you will sound really cool since you now know how to pronounce it!

What to Eat with Mango Quinoa Salad?

I have a friend who’s absolutely obsessed with Mango Quinoa Salad, and she totally passed that love on to me. To be honest, I haven’t made it much lately, but every time I do, I always feel satisfied. I especially love it as a side dish next to a juicy Herb Rubbed Prime Rib or a big juicy steak. It’s also great to have at summer BBQs. Sometimes I serve it alongside roasted sweet potatoes or stuff it into lettuce wraps.

INGREDIENTS

4 C cooked red quinoa (can use any color – cook according to package instructions and cool)
2 mangos, chopped into ½ inch cubes
⅓ C golden raisins
½ C cooked shelled endamame
¼ C slivered toasted almonds
2 green onions, chopped

For the Honey Lime Vinaigrette:

juice of 2large limes
2 Tbsp honey
⅓ C white balsamic vinegar
¼ C good quality olive

How to Make Mango Quinoa Salad

For the Honey Lime Vinaigrette:

In a small bowl add all of the ingredients for the vinagrette except for the olive oil. Slowly drizzle the olive oil while whisking. Set aside

For the Quinoa Salad:

In a large bowl add all quinoa salad ingredients except Su0026P.; Add vinaigrette and stir to coat, season with Su0026P; to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Large mixing bowl
Small bowl for dressing
Whisk or fork
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or spatula for mixing
Refrigerator for chilling

How to Store Leftovers?

Put any leftover Mango Quinoa Salad in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for about 3 to 4 days. Don’t leave it out at room temperature for too long, especially in hot weather.

FAQ

Can I use frozen mango?

Yes, if you don’t have fresh mango, frozen mango works too.

What can I use instead of white balsamic vinegar?

If you don’t have white balsamic vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar, but the flavor will change a bit.

Can I add more veggies?

Yes, you can add bell peppers, or even shredded carrots, to make the salad more special for you

Is this salad good for lunch at school?

Yes, it’s a great lunch. Just pack it in a leak-proof container and keep it in a lunch bag.

Can I leave out the nuts?

Sure.

Is this salad vegan?

Yes, if you use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.

Mango Quinoa Salad is a nice, colorful dish that’s easy to make and fun to eat. It’s filled with mangoes, quinoa, and a sweet-tangy dressing. It’s also great for kids because it’s a little sweet, and of course little crunchy.

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