Description
This vibrant and flavorful Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the zing of ancho chili powder with the sweetness of mango and creamy avocado. Tossed with protein-packed quinoa and a zesty dressing, it’s a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- salt to taste
- 2–3 cups spinach, chopped
- 10 medium grape tomatoes
- 1 large mango
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained
- 1/4 cup corn, canned, drained
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
For the Dressing:
- Avocado Lime Dressing or squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Stir in 1 teaspoon of chili powder and salt.
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop the spinach, slice the tomatoes, mango, and avocado.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer spinach, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cooked quinoa, mango, and avocado in bowls.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle remaining chili powder, cayenne, and salt over the mango. Drizzle with avocado lime dressing or lime juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- To meal prep, prepare quinoa and chop veggies (except avocado). Layer salad components, reserving quinoa and avocado. Season and add lime juice when ready to eat, then mix in quinoa and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Large Salad
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
