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This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet.

Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad

4.91 from 55 votes
This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15- ounce can black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa ((red or tri-color))
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mango
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced)
  • juice from 1 medium lemon or lime
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric

Instructions

  • Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a mixing bowl.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle over the mixture and toss.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe is from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, RD

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 164kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Sodium: 93mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11.5g
- WW Points: 2