TROPICAL QUINOA SALSA SALAD

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I just added this recipe to my lunch menu. They loved it. I hope you do too!

Provided by Anthony

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced cucumber
¾ cup sliced red onion
1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish
Dressing:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup canola oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices lime
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Sadie Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Adeeba Ali Akbar
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This salad was a disappointment. The flavors didn't come together well and the quinoa was overcooked.


Kristina Marie Brioso
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less pineapple and mango.


Arohi Ahmed
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have guests over.


Ian Alonso
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This salad is easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


atif Jamal
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. The tropical fruits are a perfect complement to the quinoa. I also love the addition of lime juice and cilantro.


Lucky Boy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Urooj Chuhdary
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad was really good. The tropical flavors were delicious and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Charity Munkomba
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the sweet and savory combination of the pineapple, mango, and red onion. The quinoa adds a nice texture and the lime juice and cilantro really brighten up the dish. I highly recommend


Mehzabeen Mim
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the quinoa made it a filling and satisfying dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Samia Faiz
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This salad is a burst of tropical flavors! The combination of pineapple, mango, and red onion is perfect, and the quinoa adds a nice nutty flavor. I also love the addition of lime juice and cilantro, which really brighten up the dish. Overall, this i