Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Mango and Avocado (32 Minutes)

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Quinoa black bean salad is a vibrant, nutritious recipe that blends a variety of ingredients into one delicious dish.

Featuring hearty quinoa, creamy avocado, sweet mango, and robust black and garbanzo beans, this salad is a colorful medley of ingredients that deliver both taste and health benefits.

Topped with crunchy red onion and red pepper, and garnished with microgreens and a squeeze of fresh lime, this dish is perfect as a substantial lunch, a side, or a healthy dinner option.

It’s a refreshing salad that’s rich in protein and fiber, making it both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 1 large mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Microgreens for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa (20 minutes): In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. Prepare the salad components (10 minutes): While the quinoa is cooking, prep the mango, avocado, red onion, and bell pepper.
  3. Mix the salad (5 minutes): In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, garbanzo beans, mango, avocado, red onion, and bell pepper.
  4. Dress the salad (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Garnish and serve (2 minutes): Sprinkle microgreens over the top of the salad. Serve with additional lime wedges on the side for guests to add extra lime juice to taste.

Notes

This quinoa black bean salad is an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals who do not want to compromise on flavor.

It’s important to add the avocado last to prevent it from becoming mushy when mixing.

For an extra zing, consider adding a pinch of chili powder or cumin to the dressing.

This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving if needed. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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