Mango Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a great source of protein and it is technically a seed, not a grain, so it is much easier to digest. Mangoes contain many vitamins and omega-3, so the combination with rich herbs and quinoa makes this salad is a great nutritional boost for your entire system!
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
3 cups cooked quinoa*
1 cup mango, diced (hindi or balady types)
1 green onion, chopped
2 cucumbers, diced
2 tbsp mint leaves, thinly chopped
2 tbsp basil leaves, thinly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lime
1 tsp salt
Optional: fresh coriander, chili powder
*Before cooking the quinoa, make sure you soak it for at least an hour.
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