Colorful Quinoa Salad Recipe: Taste the Rainbow in Every Bite

Today’s Culinary Adventure: Tasting the Rainbow with a Colorful Quinoa Salad

As the warm weather rolls in, I find myself craving light and refreshing dishes bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. Today, I’m excited to share a unique recipe for a colorful quinoa salad that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also brighten up your plate.

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• quinoa (150g)
• mango (1, diced)
• red bell pepper (1, diced)
• avocado (1, diced)
• cucumber (1, diced)
• purple cabbage (100g, shredded)
• fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• lime (1, juiced)
• olive oil (2 tbsp)
• salt (to taste)

To prepare this colorful quinoa salad, start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the quinoa with 300ml of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the diced mango, red bell pepper, avocado, cucumber, shredded purple cabbage, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the salad, season with salt to taste, and toss everything together until well mixed.

The combination of the sweet mango, crunchy red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The vibrant colors of the purple cabbage and fresh cilantro add a pop of brightness to the dish, making it a feast for both your eyes and your palate.

For this dish, the total weight of the cooked quinoa salad is approximately 800g, making around 4 servings. Each serving is about 200g, with an estimated calorie count of 250 calories per serving.

One clever tip for this recipe is to let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, resulting in an even more delicious and harmonious dish.

I encourage you to give this colorful quinoa salad a try and experiment with different fruits, vegetables, or herbs to make it your own. Enjoy the rainbow of flavors in every bite!