Quinoa is one of the few vegetables that provides all quality protein, making it the most versatile complete protein in the plant world. With avocado, mango and the acidity of lime, this tropical bowl is light, nutritious and visually spectacular.
Mediterranean
Quinoa salad with avocado, mango and lime
Quinoa salad with creamy avocado, sweet mango and cilantro lime vinaigrette. Nutritious, vegan bowl, rich in complete protein.
- Spain
- Salad
- Light
- High fiber
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 380 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Fiber 8 g
- Carbohydrates 44 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 180 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Quinoa salad with avocado, mango and lime is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of white quinoa.
- Have ready: 1 ripe avocado, cubed.
- Have ready: 1 ripe mango, cubed.
- Have ready: 1 cucumber in small cubes.
- Have ready: Finely chopped red onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cook the quinoa in salted water (1:2 ratio) for 15 min; drain and cool
Cook the quinoa in salted water (1:2 ratio) for 15 min; drain and cool. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
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Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing all the ingredients
Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing all the ingredients. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Mix the cold quinoa with the cucumber and red onion
Mix the cold quinoa with the cucumber and red onion. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the avocado and mango, being careful not to crush them.
Add the avocado and mango, being careful not to crush them. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drizzle with the lime vinaigrette
Drizzle with the lime vinaigrette. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds if desired. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Chef's tips
- Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.
- Rinse the quinoa under the tap to remove the saponin and avoid a bitter aftertaste.
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