Refreshing mango, avocado, quinoa with zesty lime dressing for vibrant, healthy summer meals.
# What You'll 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
# Step-by-step Directions:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, mango, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
04 - Pour lime dressing over salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to crush the avocado pieces.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.
