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    Mango Quinoa Salad with Cashews and Oranges

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted February 23, 2013 (last updated January 22, 2019) by Wendy Polisi

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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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    Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe

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    5 from 1 vote

    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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    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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