Best 7 Mango Quinoa Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our vibrant Mango Quinoa Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This salad is a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, featuring succulent mango chunks, fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing.

Quinoa, an ancient grain packed with protein and fiber, serves as the foundation of this salad. Its mild flavor allows the other ingredients to shine, while providing a satisfying chewiness. Juicy mango cubes add a burst of tropical sweetness, complemented by the crunch of red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Fresh cilantro brings a vibrant herbal note, while toasted almonds add a nutty richness.

The dressing, a perfect balance of flavors, ties all the elements together. Lime juice and honey impart a tangy-sweet base, while olive oil provides a smooth richness. A hint of cumin and chili powder adds a touch of warmth, creating a dressing that is both refreshing and flavorful.

Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a delightful side dish, or a healthy meal prep option, this Mango Quinoa Salad delivers on all fronts. Its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and explosion of flavors will transform your taste buds into a fiesta. Discover the detailed recipe along with variations, serving suggestions, and additional tips to make this salad your new favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO



Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango image

Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mango     Quinoa     Curry     Cucumber     Spinach     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quinoa (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mango chutney, chopped if chunky
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup chopped peeled mango plus mango spears for garnish
1 cup chopped unpeeled English hothouse cucumber
5 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
2 cups (packed) baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa in medium pot of boiling salted water over medium heat until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain well; cool. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Meanwhile, whisk oil and next 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped mango, cucumber, 4 tablespoons green onions, and 1/4 cup dressing to quinoa; toss to coat. Divide spinach between 2 plates. Spoon quinoa salad over spinach. Garnish with mango spears and 1 tablespoon green onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.
  • To chop a mango:
  • Cut mango in half lengthwise, slicing around the pit. Cut a half-inch grid into flesh of each half. Using your thumbs, push up skin side so cubes stick out. Slice off cubes at base.

RED QUINOA AND MANGO SALAD



Red Quinoa and Mango Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup red quinoa
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, finely diced
1 mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow the quinoa to steam until the water has been absorbed completely and the quinoa grains pop open, 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 5 to 6 turns freshly ground black pepper. While pouring in a slow, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and lightly emulsified. Add the peppers, mango, mint and quinoa. Toss to combine well and serve.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO



Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango image

This easy recipe combines the pungent flavors of curry and mango for a filling and delicious dish that will have everyone going back for seconds!

Provided by Cinderella

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups chicken stock
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock, quinoa, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, scrape the quinoa into a shallow dish and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in the mango and green onions. Serve either at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO



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From the cookbook Veganomicon, this is a tasty, healthy salad. Author Moskowitz says that with every bite of this dish, new flavors emerge: "Mango, scallions, cilantro, red peppers, you never know what you're gonna get." I am not a vegan, but made this for a vegan bridal shower. It was my first experience with quinoa, and I enjoyed it very much.

Provided by bellamy.lynn

Categories     Strawberry

Time 30m

Yield 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 mango, peeled and diced small
1 red pepper, seeded and diced as small as you can get it
1 cup chopped scallion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
1 1/2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed (a 15-ounce can)

Steps:

  • Combine the mango, red pepper, scallions, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, and salt and stir to combine. Add the quinoa and stir until everything is well incorporated. Fold in the black beans. Serve immediately or let it sit for a bit to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 117, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 8.2

MANGO QUINOA SALAD



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This dish is as healthy as it is colorful!

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 42m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa
3 mangoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped cucumber
½ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped green onions
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mango chutney
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Spice Islands® Curry Powder
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Mustard
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 202.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ALI VINCENT'S MANGO QUINOA SALAD



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From the "Biggest Loser" TV Show: "A protein-loaded treat!" - Ali Vincent Nutritional information (per serving) Calories 240 Total Fat 8 grams Saturated fat 1 gram Cholesterol 0 milligrams Sodium 10 milligrams Total carbohydrates 34 grams Fiber 7 grams Sugars 9 grams Protein 7 grams

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups quinoa (cooked, at room temperature or cold)
1 mango, diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped (a handful size)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil and lime juice.
  • Combine everything else in a big bowl.
  • Drizzle liquid mixture over the salad, and toss until well combined.
  • Chill for about an hour.

MANGO BLUEBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Mango Blueberry Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Niecer

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the quinoa
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
For the fruits and veggies
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup cubed ripe mangoes
1/2 cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the lemon basil dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature. While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black. Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently. Assemble the salad just before serving - toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use ripe mangoes: The riper the mangoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your salad will be.
  • Choose the right quinoa: There are many different types of quinoa available, so choose one that you like the taste and texture of. For this salad, we recommend using a white or red quinoa.
  • Cook the quinoa properly: Quinoa is a very easy grain to cook, but it's important to follow the package directions carefully. Overcooked quinoa will be mushy, while undercooked quinoa will be crunchy.
  • Let the quinoa cool: Before you add the quinoa to the salad, let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too warm.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro and mint, add a lot of flavor to this salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way in this salad. If you add too much dressing, it will overpower the other flavors.

Conclusion:

This mango quinoa salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of sweet mangoes, crunchy quinoa, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.

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