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How to Make Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and vibrant salad that’s perfect for warm weather? Look no further than this tropical quinoa salsa salad. Packed with a combination of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors, this salad is sure to become a staple in your summer meal rotation.

The star of this salad is the quinoa, a nutrient-dense grain that is high in protein and fiber. Combined with a variety of colorful and refreshing fruits and vegetables, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly he...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • 1 ⅓ cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • ¾ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • ¼ cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices lime
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.

    • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg

    Categories

    Tropical recipes
    Quinoa recipes
    Salsa recipes
    Salad recipes