Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Zesty Orange Dressing Recipe

Name: Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Zesty Orange Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained; 2 cups Water; 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1 whole Mango (peeled, Pitted And Chopped); 3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Cilantro; 1 cup Orange Juice; 4 teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger; 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 6 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 whole Oranges, Zested; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained
2 cups Water
1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1 whole Mango (peeled, Pitted And Chopped)
3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Cilantro
1 cup Orange Juice
4 teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
6 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 whole Oranges, Zested
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Place the quinoa in a medium size saucepan and add 2 cups of water.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Cover the pan, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
4
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
5
In a large bowl place all of the remaining salad ingredients (except cilantro), then add quinoa.
6
In a small bowl mix whisk your dressing ingredients together.
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Pour 1/2 cup of your dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and mix in the chopped fresh cilantro.
8
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
9
Store the leftover dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator.
10
Enjoy chilled or warm.
11
Recipe makes 4 servings (1-1/2 cup each) Calories per serving: 319* Fat: 3g* Fiber: 12g* Carbs: 59* Protein: 14g* Points+: 7*

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained, 2 cups Water, 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained, and more.

Yes, Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Zesty Orange Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Zesty Orange Dressing

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