Spice Up Your Summer with This Refreshing Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe!

Today’s Unique Recipe: Spicy Mango Quinoa Salad

As the weather starts to warm up, I find myself craving light and refreshing dishes packed with flavor. This spicy mango quinoa salad is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory, making it a great addition to any summer meal.

Ingredients:

• quinoa (200g)
• ripe mango, diced (1 large mango)
• red onion, finely chopped (1/2 small onion)
• cucumber, diced (1/2 cucumber)
• jalapeno, minced (1 small jalapeno)
• fresh cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
• juice of 1 lime
• olive oil (2 tbsp)
• honey (1 tbsp)
• ground cumin (1 tsp)
• salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• knife
• cutting board
• mixing bowl
• spoon

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced mango, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and minced jalapeno.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa salad and toss everything together until well combined. Add in the chopped cilantro and gently mix it in.

For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Once ready to serve, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if needed. This spicy mango quinoa salad is perfect on its own as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Approximate total weight: 700g
Approximate number of servings: 4
Average weight of one serving: 175g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 220 calories

One clever tip for this recipe is to add a sprinkle of chili powder for an extra kick of heat. This will elevate the flavor profile and take the dish to a whole new level.

I hope you give this spicy mango quinoa salad a try and enjoy it as much as I do! Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients and make it your own. Bon appétit!