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Taco Quinoa Salad with Spicy Mango Dressing

Quinoa Taco Salad with Spicy Mango Dressing

MN Veg Head
This light, fresh, and flavorful salad bowl might be a new family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 4 People
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

Taco Quinoa

  • 4 Cups Cooked Quinoa See notes
  • ½ Cup Salsa
  • 1 Packet Taco Seasoning Or, homemade - see notes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Ounce Green Chiles Optional

Spicy Mango Dressing

  • 1 Mango Peeled and chopped
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Jalapeño Seeds removed unless you like it REALLY hot!
  • 1 Juice from 1 Lime
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoon Water Or, olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Salad

  • 10 Ounces Mixed Greens
  • 10 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • ½ Cup Red Onion Diced
  • 2 Jalapeños Diced
  • 1 Cup Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 Avocado Sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Mix cooked quinoa with salsa, taco seasoning, olive oil, and green chiles (optional). Spread evenly on a large, greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through
  • While quinoa is cooking, make the mango dressing by blending all ingredients in a small blender until creamy. If you want even more heat, add a pinch of cayenne
  • To build salad, start with your favorite greens and add the baked taco quinoa. Add toppings and serve with a side of spicy mango dressing!

Notes

*Homemade Taco Seasoning:
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
 
*Quinoa:  Start with 1 cup uncooked quinoa and boil with 2 cups water or vegetable stock.  This should equal 4 cups of cooked quinoa.  See package for exact measurements and instructions

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1353mgPotassium: 1177mgFiber: 15gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2976IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 5mg
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