Zesty Mango Quinoa Salad
This bright & flavorful Mango Quinoa Salad is tasty & filling. Perfect all by itself or over the top of greens. Great side dish to bring to a summer BBQ or party!
Servings: 4
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa any color
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 3/4 cups chickpeas canned, low sodium
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh colander. Boil 2 cups of water in a medium size saucepan and add quinoa. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Whisk together the lime juice, garlic powder, & Italian Seasoning in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mango, garbanzo beans, & cilantro. Top with the lime juice dressing and mix until well coated.
- Serving as is or over a bed of greens.
Notes
If fresh mango isn't available, you can use frozen mango, thawed. Use about 1 cup per 1 ripe mango. Chop the thawed mango into smaller pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg