High-Protein Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Fresh & Filling)
This High-Protein Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a deliciously vibrant dish, perfect for lunch or as a side at your next gathering. Bursting with refreshing flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad features creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a colorful mix of veggies that come together for an enticing meal. With protein-rich quinoa, black beans, and chickpeas, each bite is not only satisfying but also nutritious. This versatile recipe allows for customization based on your favorite seasonal produce, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—be it picnics, potlucks, or easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 ripe mango
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly.
- While cooling, dice avocado, mango, bell pepper, onion; rinse beans and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with all ingredients and toss gently with dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg