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Home » Quinoa Recipes » Gluten Free Quinoa Recipes » Mango Quinoa Salad with Cashews and Oranges

Mango Quinoa Salad with Cashews and Oranges

Published: Feb 23, 2013 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jan 22, 2019 · 657 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This Mango Quinoa Salad with Cashews and Oranges is a light and flavorful vegan quinoa salad that is the perfect way to put a little spring into your step!

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Today I have a great salad that is perfect to brighten a winter day! The sweetness of the orange and mango really plays well with the bite of cilantro and heat of the jalapeno. It kind of feels like a (healthy) party in your mouth. Hope you enjoy.

 

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Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Cashew, Orange & Mango Quinoa Salad

This Cashew, Orange & Mango Quinoa Salad is a light and flavorful vegan quinoa salad that is the perfect way to put a little spring into your step!
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
Servings: 6
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds OR 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 oranges
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons white miso OR salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon umi plum vinegar optional
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 mangos peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
  • ½ cup cashews

Instructions

  • If using chia seeds in place of oil in the dressing, combine chia seeds and 2 tablespoons water and mix well. Set aside for a gel to form.
  • Peel oranges and remove pith. Over a medium bowl to catch juices, cut orange into segments. Squeeze the remaining membranes over the bowl and strain juices into a small bowl. Place orange segments in a separate bowl.
  • Add chia gel or oil, lime juice, miso or salt and plum vinegar to the bowl with the orange juice. Whisk until combined.
  • In a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, mangos, cilantro, red onion and jalapenos. Toss with dressing and top with cashews to serve.

Notes

With Chia Seeds: Servings 6, Calories 256, Fat 7.6g, Carbohydrates 43.4g, Protein 7.2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 78mg, Fiber 5.8g, Sugars 17.7g, WW Pts 7 With Oil:I Servings 6, Calories 292, Fat 12g, Carbohydrates 43.1g, Protein 7g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 78mg, Fiber 5.5g, Sugars 17.7g, WW Pts 8

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 53.9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Shannon Graham

    January 15, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    Adding mango into this combo of a salad sounds perfect.

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