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quinoa, corn, black bean and mango salad

Corn, Black Bean and Mango Salad

This Corn, Black Bean Mango Salad bursts with sweet mango, corn, red pepper and crunchy veg, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Sides
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 6 people
Calories 169.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz (425 grams) canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/3 cup uncooked) red
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup mango chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  • Preperation: Each serving is around a cup of salad, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
  • Storing:  Store in an airtight container and serve chilled. Redistribute dressing and flavors before serving. Keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Serving:  Serve chilled as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or tofu. Redistribute dressing and flavors before serving. Otherwise, enjoy as a light lunch with crusty bread. Use as a filling for wraps, sandwiches, or lettuce leaves. Add cilantro or lime juice for extra flavor.
  • Black beans: 1 can, rinsed and drained.
  • Quinoa: 1 cup cooked (1/3 cup uncooked), preferably red.
  • Corn: Fresh or frozen.
  • Bell pepper: Small red, or substitute with yellow or both.
  • Mango: Fresh ripe, chopped (canned if not ripe, or green mango with peanuts for Thai twist).
  • Flavorings, herbs, and aromatics: Red onion, garlic, cilantro, lemon/lime juice.
  • Spices: Cumin, turmeric, chili powder, optional jalapeño.
  • Oil: Extra virgin olive oil.
 
Keyword Cilantro, Mango, olive oil, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion, turmeric