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Mango Quinoa Salad

Name: Mango Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quinoa; 3 mangoes, peeled and chopped; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped green onions; 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach; 0.25 cup Mazola® Corn Oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mango chutney; 0.25 teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper; 1.5 teaspoons Spice Islands® Curry Powder; 0.25 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Mustard; 0.25 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger

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This dish is as healthy as it is colorful!

Recipe by Mazola

Published on September 15, 2014

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

42 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quinoa
3 mangoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped cucumber
½ cup diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped green onions
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach

Dressing:

¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mango chutney
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Spice Islands® Curry Powder
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Mustard
¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger

Directions

Heat water and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to boil. Add quinoa and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add mango, cucumber, red pepper and onion to quinoa. Mix well.
To make dressing: Blend oil, vinegar, chutney, black pepper, curry, mustard and ginger in a food processor. Add 1/4 cup dressing to quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Spoon quinoa salad over spinach OR mix spinach with quinoa mixture. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Chill if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126	Calories
6g	Fat
18g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 21mg	107%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 210mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.