Photo: Anna Pelzer
Mexican Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
14 ingredients
15 min + 15 min
4
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A delicious and healthy salad full of spicy and sweet Mexican flavors! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you get a craving for Mexican food.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
873
Calories
22g
Protein
34g
Fat
131g
Carbs
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Grapeseed Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Mango | 1 cup diced (165g) | 99 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Shallot | 1 tbsp minced (10g) | 7 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 can Red Quinoa (see Note)
- ½ cups Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained (15 Ounce Can)
- ½ Frozen Corn, Defrosted
- 2 Tablespoons Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- ½ Shallot, Minced
- 1 Jalapeno, Rib Removed, Deseeded, And Minced
- 3 Tablespoons Mango, Peeled, Pitted, And Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1 Grapeseed Oil Or Other Flavorless Oil
- ½ teaspoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoons Lime, Juiced
- ½ teaspoons Chili Powder
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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