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Tropical Quinoa Salad
Quinoa tossed with mango, avocado, coconut, cashews, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.
servings: 2
total time: 45 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- salt & pepper
- 10 ounces frozen mango chunks, thawed
- 1 avocado, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- zest and juice from 1 medium lime
Directions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. Add the rinsed quinoa, 1/2 tsp salt, and the 2 cups of water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
- When quinoa is cool. Add the mango, avocado, coconut, lime zest, cashews, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to combine and season with salt & pepper to taste.
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