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Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

May 9, 2019 by Jeanette 17 Comments

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quinoa citrus mango salad

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans.
Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool.  Spring crops are just starting to come to market, yet cold weather produce dominates the shelves still. My kitchen reflects this transition. I’ve still got grapefruits and oranges in my refrigerator, yet I also have a box of mangoes on my counter.

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad is my transition into Spring salad. I’m trying to enjoy the last of my winter citrus fruits while incorporating the my favorite fruit – mangoes –  that are now in season. This salad would great for as a side dish at your next barbecue, or it could be served as a vegetarian main course salad. Black beans and quinoa provide a good source of protein.

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

I love the combination of juicy, sweet citrus and mangoes in this salad. They play nicely off buttery avocado. This salad is lightly dressed with Meyer lemon juice (you can substitute regular lemon), olive oil, and honey.

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

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Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

Red bell pepper would be a nice addition too.
Course Salad
Keyword quinoa
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
  • 1 fresh mango flesh cut into cubes
  • 1 avocado flesh cut into cubes
  • 1 grapefruit cut into segments
  • 2 oranges cut into segments
  • 1/2 Meyer lemon or regular lemon juiced
  • 1 scallion minced
  • a few drizzles of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • a pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Toss all ingredients together and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 172mg7%
Potassium 581mg17%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 935IU19%
Vitamin C 50.9mg62%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    The perfect healthy salad to transition from winter to spring! So pretty, too. Thank you for sharing, Jeanette. Pinning tonight!

    Reply
  2. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    If I didn’t become allergic to mango, I’d love to try this salad right away! My “not so big fan of quinoa” kids may like this though. I should make this salad for them to start with! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 3, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Nami – I remember the post you wrote when you first discovered you were allergic to mango – what a bummer. Papaya would also be nice or kiwi.

      Reply
  3. Nathalie says

    April 4, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Looks amazing, Jeanette. I’m thinking to make this as my own personal go-to make ahead lunch for the upcoming week.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 4, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks Nathalie – I hope you enjoy this refreshing salad!

      Reply
  4. Ruta @ The Smart Cookie says

    April 4, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Such gorgeous photos. Glad I discovered your site.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 4, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks Ruta – hope you visit again soon!

      Reply
  5. Joanne says

    April 5, 2014 at 6:41 am

    I love how this has pops of winter and spring from the citrus and mango. It’s such a refreshing salad!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 5, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Joanne – I do feel like we’re still on the brink of Spring – today’s a bit chilly. This salad is definitely a transition salad.

      Reply
  6. Ashley - Baker by Nature says

    April 6, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    This is such a pretty, perfect little salad! Love the mango 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Thank you Ashley!

      Reply
  7. Donalyn@The Creekside Cook says

    April 6, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I love salads that bridge the seasons like this one does! Citrus and avocado are a match made in heaven and I bet they taste so good with the quinoa – yum! Thanks for the great recipe Jeanette!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Donalyn – me too. I do love the combination of citrus and avocado – they go together so well naturally.

      Reply
  8. Kari Thompson says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:58 am

    Jeanette,
    Making this tomorrow night to serve with a pork tenderloin with a cherry chipotle sauce!
    Can’t wait to try it. You have done it again with another amazing recipe. You are my fav!
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 9, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Kari – your dinner sounds so good! Thanks so much for your comment and for trying another one of my recipes.

      Reply

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