Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad



A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring the superfood quinoa, paired with the sweetness of mango, creaminess of avocado, and the burst of flavor from cherry tomatoes and cilantro.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix quinoa and water in a saucepan

Before you turn off the heat, let the quinoa cook for 15 minutes while the water is absorbed

Whisk the quinoa with a fork and set it aside until it's cool

Put cooked quinoa, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl

Mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the quinoa mixture and mix it together gently

Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

If you want, you can add more cilantro as a garnish

Enjoy! Serve cold


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