A highlight of one of my absolute favorite summer salads!
Mango Salad
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped cucumber (peeled if needed)
1 chopped avocado
1/2 chopped red onion
1 chopped pepper (any color)
2 TBSP lemon juice
2-3 cups chopped mixed salad greens
4 cups COOKED and cooled quinoa
Topping:
1 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 mango chopped
1 cup chopped jicama
Mix tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, pepper with lemon juice and sprinkle with sea salt.
Divide onto 4 plates and top each with one cup quinoa. Then add cilantro, mango, and jicama.
Enjoy with your choice of dressing, mango lime or creamy tomatillo dressing.
MANGO LIME DRESSING:
1 cup fresh mango
1/2 cup safflower oil
1/4 cup agave nectar ( or maple syrup)
1/4 cup lime juice
1 TBSP rice vinegar (or balsamic)
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 tsp sea salt
1 clove of garlic
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree.
Source: WFM 1-10