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Strawberry-Mango Quinoa Salad
Crystal S.
4 servings
BeginnerA light and refreshing quinoa salad with strawberries, mango, cucumber and fresh mint.
Total Steps
2
Ingredients
14
Tools Needed
1
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- 1 cups quinoa, well rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups strawberries, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 mango, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cups 1/2-inch diced unpeeled English cucumber
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cups olive oil
- salt(optional)
- pepper(optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan combine the quinoa, water and 1/4 t. salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is just absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread the cooked quinoa out on a baking sheet to cool for about 20 minutes.
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Step 2
In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, zest, honey, sour cream and olive oil. Add the cooled quinoa, strawberries, mango, cucumber and mint. Toss well to combine and season with salt & pepper. (Pepper is optional.) Serve immediately.