Let me begin with a YOU'RE WELCOME for the following aHmazing recipe for your summer repertoire. Its freakishly healthy, fresh, filling, easy, and cheap. So much so- I'll admit I was a little shocked at how tasty it is too!
Without further adieu:
Mango Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 mango
- 1 tomato
- 2 ears of corn
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1 can of black beans rinsed
- 3 Tb. finely chopped chives
- 2 Tb. fresh lemon juice (real lemons! do it!)
- Salt to taste
1. Cook quinoa according to directions (or in rice cooker BOOM!).
2. Chop everything then mix together.
3. DIE OF AMAZINGNESS.
Considerations
I originally got the recipe here, but added the avocado and beans to make it a complete meal. I also doubled everything so I could have it for lunches this week. If storing, I would put the "watery" vegetables and fruit into separate bags or tupperware and add to the mix right before eating so it doesn't make everything else soggy (cucumber, mango, tomato). I would also recommend making this the day you buy all of the ingredients and trying to get them as local as possible for freshness- this is FULL of flavor! Also, I may have a new obsession with quinoa, but see why from the all knowing wikipedia:
In contemporary times, this crop has become highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (18%). Nutritional evaluations of quinoa indicate that it is a source of complete protein.[14][15]Furthermore, it is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa also provides a significant source of calcium, and thus is useful for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant.[16][17] Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest.
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