Healthy mango and qunioa salad
Explore the refreshing flavors of mango and the nutty goodness of quinoa in this vibrant and nutritious salad recipe. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 3 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Instructions:
- Wash quinoa in a small strainer until the water is clear, then drain and put it in a medium saucepan. Pour in 2 cups of water and let it boil. Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium-low, and let it cook until the water is absorbed, which usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes without the lid; then, use a fork to separate the grains. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and stir until everything is evenly distributed.
Summary:
- Calories: 1085 kcal
- Fat: 15 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Carbs: 217 g
- Potassium: 2938 mg
- Magnesium: 506 mg