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Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad! Easy to make and delicious.

Salads | 06.26.17

Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad

Happy Monday and happy OFFICIAL start of summer, y’all! Even though summer technically started last week, we’re kicking it off with this Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad!

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That’s right, friend. CHILI MANGO. Is there anything better???

Nope, those little yellow matchsticks in the photo below are not french fries (although that would be interesting…hmm…). They’re sweet and spicy chili mango goodness topping off this delicious zesty quinoa salad!

Overhead shot of Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad!

That might not speak volumes to you, but chili mango brings all the childhood memories for me. Being half latin, chili mango candy was a big part of my life! Maybe that was just a thing for everyone in the 90’s….not sure. Either way, it’s safe to say I’m pretty excited about this chili mango thing!

Oh yes, and the zesty quinoa salad thing, too 😉 Of course!

Grape tomatoes sliced in half and spinach on a cutting board

Make this Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad in 30 minutes or less!

I mean, how else are summer salads done? Quick, easy, and perfect for lunch at the pool!

This Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad is bringing you all the flavor, nutrition, and refreshing feels. It’s one of my new faves! It can also be turned into a jar salad to take on the go (see the Central American Salad In A Jar recipe for ideas on how to layer jar salads). All you need are a few mason jars, a picnic cooler, and you’re good to go!

Looking for an easy approach to preparing quinoa? Check out our post How To Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time.

side angle of Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad!

Want to meal prep this recipe for easy lunches at work this week? It’ll last in the fridge for about 3 days!

Here’s how to make this Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad:

Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad! Easy to make and delicious.
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Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Course: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 267 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup black beans, canned
  • 1/4 cup corn, canned
  • 10 grape tomatoes
  • 1 mango
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to directions.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach, slice the tomatoes, cut the mango and avocado.
  • Once the quinoa has finished cooking, mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl except for the mango, chili powder, cayenne, and avocado.
  • Top each salad with slices of avocado and mango, sprinkled with chili powder and cayenne.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 267 kcal
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10 Comments

  1. Julianne says:

    August 7, 2020 at 12:38 am

    A wonderful recipe! I added some EVOO and lime juice for a dressing but otherwise I’d make it again

    Reply
  2. Ryan says:

    August 26, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    I always pin these insanely heathly bowls, but hardly ever make them. I tried this one and it is a weekly staple on our family menu. I used basil instead of spinach, and added siracha. Just fantastic!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      August 27, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that, Ryan! Love that this is a new weekly staple for you guys! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shelly says:

    April 20, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    Can you substitute something else for the mango?

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      April 25, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      Hi, Shelly! I think pineapple would also be great in this recipe as a mango substitution. You could also omit the mango completely and add the spices directly to the salad. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
    • Laura replied:

      November 2, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      You could try nectarine or peach?

      Reply
  4. Natalie says:

    February 23, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    There’s no dressing on this salad, what could u recommend.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rachel replied:

      March 9, 2018 at 10:13 am

      I’m going to make this salad tonight and use the spicy avocado dressing from this site (all the dressings are vegan): http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/07/15-vegan-salad-dressing-recipes.html — I will just replace the avocado in the salad with something else like radishes or roasted sweet potatoes. 🙂

      Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 20, 2018 at 10:36 am

      I like using a little bit of olive oil and salt! An avocado based dressing would be delicious, too. Enjoy the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    • tBone replied:

      July 15, 2018 at 9:52 am

      i would also toss the first ingrediants with olive oil salt pepper and maybe a squeeze of fresh lime, add the mango etc

      Reply

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