Quinoa, Mango and Tomato Salad

Quinoa, Mango and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup chopped ripe mango
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2-1 tsp. finely chopped red chile pepper, or
1/16 tsp. ground cayenne
1/2 tsp. salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup firmly packed cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, chopped

How we make it

In mixing bowl, combine quinoa, mango, tomato
and onion.

In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, chile pepper
and salt until salt dissolves. Add pepper, then whisk in
oil. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and using a fork,
toss to combine. Add cilantro and mint, and toss to combine.

The salad should be served the day it is made.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 140 calories, 5 g fat (<1 g saturated fat), 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 300 mg sodium.