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quinoa salad with black beans

Black Bean and Mango Quinoa Salad

5 from 58 votes
A fresh and hearty salad that works great as both a side dish or a main dish.  Top with grilled steak, chicken, or seafood for a filling meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings5
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cups dry quinoa
  • 1 ⅓ cup water, or broth
  • 14 oz  can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium mango peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • To cook quinoa, rinse several times in cool water and then let soak for 5 minutes.  Drain. 
  • Place in a small pot with 1 1/3 cup water or broth (I like vegetable or chicken broth for additional flavor) and bring to a simmer. Add quinoa. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.  Cool to room temp, or make ahead and chill.
  • Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl.  You should have about 2 cups.
  • Add mango, red pepper, green onion, black beans, and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice.  Whisk until smooth and pour on top of salad.  Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.  Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

  • Store finished salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5-7 days for best results.
  • This makes a great side dish, or prep-ahead lunch. We love pairing this with grilled chicken or steak for dinner and I love it chilled with leftover chopped steak the next day! Would also be great paired with seafood.
  • A Note About Quinoa: Quinoa has a natural coating that can make it taste bitter when cooked, which is why the instructions here recommend rinsing. Some brands are pre-washed for you. Just check the cooking instructions on your quinoa before adding it to the cooking liquid. When in doubt, an extra rinse will never hurt!

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 309mg, Potassium: 500mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1201IU, Vitamin C: 49mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Latin
Keyword: Black Bean and Mango Quinoa Salad
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $12
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