Name: Chia Mango Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 1 ½ cups of corn kernels (frozen or canned); 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 mango, peeled and diced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon chia seed (optional)

AuthorGarden KitchenCategoryFeatured, Fit First Saturday, Fruit, Grains, Lunch, Sides, Spring, VegetablesDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

1 cup quinoa

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1 ½ cups of corn kernels (frozen or canned)

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

1 mango, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons finely chopped chives

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¼ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon chia seed (optional)

1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.

2. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve until water runs clear, drain and

transfer to a medium pot.

3. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

4. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed,

15 to 20 minutes.

5. Set aside off the heat for 5 minutes then uncover and fluff with a

fork.

6. Add remaining ingredients and toss until combined.

7. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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