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black bean quinoa southwest

This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 ounce black beans, canned no salt added, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa red or tri-color
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mango chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
Dressing
  • 1 medium lemon or lime juice
  • 1.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and ground turmeric until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the bean and quinoa mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

This vibrant salad is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a flavorful side dish. Flavors meld beautifully when chilled.