Mango Quinoa Salad

Mango Quinoa Salad

(adapted from Our Best Bites)

2 c. cold, cooked quinoa*

1 14 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 medium mango, peeled and diced (or mandarin oranges if your mango is rottenL )

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 c. corn

6 green onion, thinly sliced

1/2c. chopped cilantro

4 T. red wine vinegar

3 Tb. Olive oil

2 T. lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

*To cook quinoa, rinse and soak about 2/3 c. of dry quinoa for 5 minutes. Drain. Bring 1 1/3 c. water to boil. Add rinsed quinoa and 2 t. chicken boullion. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool.

-Combine cooked quinoa, mango, red bell pepper, green onion, black beans, corn, and cilantro.

-In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and pour over salad.

-Toss to combine and salt and pepper to taste.

-Chill at least 1 hour.

-Can eat with chips or taste great over grilled chicken.