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a bright quinoa salad with golden mango chunks and chopped green spinach in a wide horizontal shot, in a serving bowl on a festive table, lime wedge on the side, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mango and Spinach Quinoa Salad

This dish has an amazing sweet mango and tender spinach, and it is folded through fluffy qdinuoa with a crisp lime dressing for a fresh, fruity side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 4 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes until tender, and let cool.
  2. Add the diced mango, chopped spinach, and red onion to the cooled quinoa.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
  4. Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use a ripe but firm mango so the pieces hold their shape.