Bright Black Bean Avocado Salad with Mango and Quinoa Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (15 ½-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 champagne mango, diced
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 medium avocados, diced
Directions
  1. Add the rinsed quinoa and water to a small pot and bring the water to a boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed black beans, salt, mango, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil.
  6. Add the shallot and diced avocado to the lime mixture, and then gently fold the mixture into the salad.
  7. Serve immediately, or let the salad chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.