Tropical Quinoa Salad With Lime & Ginger Dressing

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In


"This is a healthy and colorful salad, originally by Taste of Home. I added mangoes, but you can leave them out."

Original is 8 servings
  • FOR THE SALAD
  • FOR DRESSING

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (207.6 g)
  • Calories 146.2
  • Total Fat - 5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 87.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 23.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.8 g
  • Sugars - 5.2 g
  • Protein - 4.2 g
  • Calcium - 41 mg
  • Iron - 1.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 34 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Step 2

Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl, and let it cool completely.

Step 3

Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, mango, peppers and green onions into quinoa.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until well blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Step 5

Refrigerate until serving.

Tips


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