Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad Fresh and Flavorful Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 ripe mango diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 4 cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced mango, black beans, red bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until everything is well mixed and coated.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.