Tropical Quinoa Salad

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This delicious tropical quinoa salad is a light and refreshing option for lunch or as a side dish. It is great for you, too!

 

Tropical Quinoa Salad

Tropical Quinoa Salad Recipe Type: Salad Author: Foodieaholic Serves: 4 Ingredients

• 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed well
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup apple or carrot, finely chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp. honey or agave
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large mango, chopped (not overly ripe)
• ¼ cup mint, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ½-inch-piece ginger, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped or thinly sliced
• 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups Romaine lettuce (or greens of choice), roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add the quinoa and simmer, covered 15-20 minutes. Set aside and let cool (spread out for best results).
2. In a large bowl, toss the chopped red onion and apple/carrot.
3. Whisk together the lime juice, honey and olive oil. Add to the bowl.
4. Add the cooked, cooled quinoa and mango to the bowl and toss well.
5. Mix in mint, cilantro, ginger and salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Garnish with sliced avocado and cashews.
7. Scoop mixture over greens and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Special thanks to Cherie Calbom for sharing this diet-friendly recipe. Also try her Spanish Frittata, Stone Fruit and Lavender Chutney, and Cherry Chocolate Shake!