Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad Recipe

Name: Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quinoa; 1 1/3 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 1 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup sliced cucumber; 3/4 cup sliced red onion; 1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish; Dressing:; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup canola oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 slices lime; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced cucumber
3/4 cup sliced red onion
1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish
Dressing:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices lime
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2
Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
3
Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup quinoa, 1 1/3 cups cubed seeded watermelon, 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad 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.

Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad

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