How do I make a tropical mango quinoa salad?

Bring a taste of the tropics to your plate with our tropical mango quinoa salad recipe! It's a refreshing and fruity dish that will transport you to paradise.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a tropical mango quinoa salad. Items include: quinoa mangoes lime juice olive oil honey shredded coconut fresh cilantro salt

quinoa 1 cup
mangoes 2 ripe
lime juice 3 tablespoons
olive oil 2 tablespoons
honey 1 tablespoon
shredded coconut 1 cup
fresh cilantro 1/2 cup
salt a pinch

Take note
Be careful while preparing the mango as it can be slippery. Also, be mindful of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

1

Cook the quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. Bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff it with a fork and set aside to cool.

2

Prepare the mango

Peel and dice 2 ripe mangoes. You can watch a tutorial on how to perfectly peel a mango on YouTube if you're feeling fancy! Set aside.

3

Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a pinch of salt. Feel free to add a dash of hot sauce if you want to turn up the heat!

4

Assemble the salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced mangoes, 1 cup of shredded coconut, 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, and the dressing. Gently toss everything together until well coated.

5

Chill and serve

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. When you're ready to serve, give it a quick toss and enjoy the tropical goodness!