Mango Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 3 mangoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup Mazola(R) Corn Oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mango chutney
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Fine Grind Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands(R) Curry Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Ground Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Ground Ginger

Instructions

  1. Heat water and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to boil. Add quinoa and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add mango, cucumber, red pepper and onion to quinoa. Mix well.
  2. To make dressing: Blend oil, vinegar, chutney, black pepper, curry, mustard and ginger in a food processor. Add 1/4 cup dressing to quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Spoon quinoa salad over spinach OR mix spinach with quinoa mixture. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Chill if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

514 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 28.9g 37% DV
Carbs 62.2g 23% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 26.3g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10322.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 767.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 133.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 71.6mg 80% DV
Calcium 116.8mg 9% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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