Fresh mango, avocado, quinoa, and lime dressing combined in a bright, tropical salad perfect for light meals.
# What You Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Fruits & Vegetables
03 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
04 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, add the cooled quinoa, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
04 - Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
