Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Zesty Orange Dressing
- 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained
- 2 cups Water
- 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
- 1 whole Mango (peeled, Pitted And Chopped)
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 4 teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 6 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 whole Oranges, Zested
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Place the quinoa in a medium size saucepan and add 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl place all of the remaining salad ingredients (except cilantro), then add quinoa.
- In a small bowl mix whisk your dressing ingredients together.
- Pour 1/2 cup of your dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and mix in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Store the leftover dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy chilled or warm.
- Recipe makes 4 servings (1-1/2 cup each) Calories per serving: 319* Fat: 3g* Fiber: 12g* Carbs: 59* Protein: 14g* Points+: 7*
quinoa, water, cucumber, black beans, red bell pepper, mango, fresh chopped cilantro, orange juice, fresh ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, oranges, olive oil, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/mango-quinoa-black-bean-salad-with-zesty-orange-dressing/ (may not work)