July 19th, 2012 
(Photo Credit: eclecticrecipes.com/)
Quinoa looks like and tastes like a grain, but it’s actually a seed that’s easy to make, readily digestible and high in protein.
It’s a great option if you’re looking for plant-based protein sources, and it’s a big hit at summer pot-lucks!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 15 oz. cooked black beans
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, seed and diced
- 1 cup chopped scallions
- 1 cup chopped cilantro ( I have made this with and without, your choice)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- sea salt to taste
Fold everything together in a large bowl. Allow salad to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours, if you can, so the flavors meld together.
