I just love the combination of Black Beans, Mango, Red Onion & Coriander, together they make magic – but with the addition of Avocado & Lime you have a real masterpiece! Quinoa is a staple in my kitchen, I try to eat this complete-protein grain atleast 2-3 times a week so I’m always looking to create new dishes with it. The name of this Salad comes from one they serve at my favourite Vegetarian Restaurant here in Hong Kong, but the recipe is based on the one in Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook. This meal is a nutrient dynamo that you can either enjoy as is, or pop in a wrap – which is how I like to have it…
Ingredients: (about 4 servings)
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Water
1/2 can Black Beans, drained & rinsed
1/2 large Mango, peeled and cut into small dice
1/2 Red Onion, diced
1/2 Red Pepper, diced
1/4 Cucumber, diced (optional)
half an Avacodo, cut into cubes
handful of fresh Coriander, chopped
juice of 1 Lime (I use Calamansi)
dash of Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tblsp. Olive Oil
Tortillas – if desired (I use Spelt or GF)
Method:
– Bring Water & Quinoa to a boil in a small pot, once boiling lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15 mins. until water absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
– Combine Salad ingredients in a large bowl, except Avocado. Mix Lime Juice, Vinegar and Olive Oil in a jar, add to the Salad & Quinoa and stir to combine. Gently fold in the Avocado. Can be eaten at room temperature or chilled. Serve in Tortillas if desired.
YUMMM!
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love all of the ingredients…they go so well together!
Quinoa and mango! Two of my favorite foods”. Adding y
To my recipe list. Thank you!
Wonderful, thank you! x
This sounds SO good! I haven’t tried the one in Veganomicon yet but plan on doing so soon! x
You should definitely try it soon, Sarah 🙂
I recently found some cans of black beans (the are rare here). I’ll make a salad! This one looks so fresh.
Great! In South Africa they are also quite difficult to find…But no problem in Hong kong 😉 I eat them atlest once a week now! Enjoy 🙂
First, Veganomicon is one of my favorite cookbooks. Second, what do you do in Hong Kong/how long have you been there? and third, I love quinoa too but haven’t combined with mango (usually do more savory or with dried fruit) will try!!
Hi Lauren, hope you got my reply on your blog! Give it a go & let me know what you think 🙂 x
This looks delicious! They have a version of this at Native Foods Cafe…But of course they won’t give out the recipe! haha