Quinoa Mango Salsa Salad

This cold #quinoamangosalsa salad is sweet and spicy and a great refreshing and healthy recipe for the summer.it's packed with fresh Flavour and it's great to make ahead of time.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
• 1 large mango diced (about 1 cup)
• 1  tomato ( cut into pcs )
• 1/4 cup onion finely diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
• juice of one lime or lemon
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Procedure

• Rinse the quinoa (1/2 cup) in a mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot and cover with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Turn off heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the juice of one lime, the olive oil (1/4 cup), and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Once the quinoa is cooked, rinse under cold water in a mesh sieve until completely cool. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
• Add the cooked quinoa, mango, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
• For best results, allow refrigerating for 1 hour before serving.

• Note: For a healthier meal and increasing the protein content: add black beans, chickpeas, chicken,  to the salad.