Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad Fresh and Nutritious Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, diced avocados, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a dressing.
4. Once the quinoa has cooled, fluff it with a fork and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary.