Quinoa Salad
This Quinoa Salad is a gorgeous salad full of bright ingredients that's so delicious and healthy for you. With layers upon layers of fresh flavor, this good-for-you salad will leave you craving more. Simply Delish!
Servings: 4
Calories: 524kcal
Ingredients
For salad
- ½ cup quinoa dry
- 1 cup water to cook quinoa
- 1 large mango chopped in small pieces
- ¼ small red onion chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ¾ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ¾ cup almond slices or slivers, toasted if preferred
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup edamame shelled, thawed if frozen
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, or parsley if you don't like cilantro
For dressing
- 4 tablespoon lime juice from 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl toss all the salad ingredients together including the cooled quinoa and add the dressing. Toss it well and serve cold.
Notes
- Unlike salads that are made with lettuce, spinach, kale, etc., there is nothing in this recipe that will wilt. It'll stay fresh for 3-4 days refrigerated. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container before storing in the fridge.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg