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MANGO POMEGRANATE QUINOA SALAD

Active Time : 30 Minutes
Total Time : 1 Hour 0 Minutes
Serves : 5
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup white quinoa rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes), divided
  • 1 tablespoon 100% pure olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder
  • - zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mango
  • 1 cup crumbled Mexican Cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 ripe avocado pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño peppers
DIRECTIONS

In medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, 2 cups water and ¼ cup lime juice; salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool completely.

In large bowl, combine remaining ¼ cup lime juice, oil, cumin, chile powder and lime zest; whisk to combine.

Add cooled quinoa, mango, cheese, onion, pomegranate seeds, avocado and jalapeños to bowl; toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.