Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

Fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free mango edamame quinoa salad combines protein with fresh flavor. A great meal prep and potluck recipe!

recipe originally published June 16, 2011

Perfect summer potluck salad

When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.

This mango edamame quinoa salad has these summer cravings covered. Brimming with several sources of protein, it can also be lunch or dinner!

We enjoy this salad often, any time of year. It is a bright and colorful favorite that is flavorful and filling. My favorite salty marcona almonds bring a great crunch, and that red onion blends perfectly with the sweet mango. Each time I make this I am in bliss over the zesty layers!

This really is the best potluck recipe. A great dish for a game day spread, a summer BBQ, even brunch. This one is also a great meal prep recipe - I make a big batch on meal prep days to enjoy all week long. 

We love having this as an easy answer to lunch or dinner.

Nutritional benefits of this recipe

In addition to being flavorful and filling, Mango Quinoa Salad has all sorts of healthy goodness:

• high protein (beans, edamame, and quinoa)
• high fiber (beans, edamame, and quinoa)
• low glycemic (edamame and quinoa)
• cholesterol free
• rich in all nine amino acids (quinoa)
• rich in vitamins and minerals
• antioxidant rich (quercetin from onion)
• anti inflammatory

What is Sumac?

Sumac is a bright tangy spice, the ground berries from the Sumac shrub. Lemony is how sumac is often described - I agree, but the flavor is mild, less acidic than lemon. It just levels up all the flavors in this quinoa salad.

Sumac is great on avocado toast, my afternoon snack of apple slices, popcorn, and even cocktails!

Our cauliflower cashew confetti salad recipe also uses sumac. In this quinoa salad recipe, sumac is a great finishing flavor - amps up the bright factor!  

Best Potluck Recipes

• Lemon Piccata Potato Salad
• Vegan Buffalo Wing Salad
• Sweet Vidalia Onion Salad
• Lemony Brussels and Kale Chiffonade
• Hearty Nourishing Greens Salad
• Cauliflower Cashew Confetti Salad
• Vegan Cranberry Chicken Salad
• Retro Jello Salad
• Hawaiian Mac Salad

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Yield: 6 cups

Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

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A tasty meal prep recipe and the best potluck option, this colorful salad brings protein, fiber, and fresh flavor.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ cups cooked edamame
• 1 large mango, peeled and diced
• ½ red onion, peeled and minced
• ½ cup Marcona almonds
• teaspoon [ground sumac
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa to remove the glycoside residue. This reduces the bitter taste.
2. In medium size pot over high heat, bring the rinsed quinoa and broth to a rolling boil.
3. Reduce to simmer, cover with a lid and leave it alone for at least 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prep the remaining ingredients. Drain beans, peel and slice mango and onion.
5. Once quinoa is fully cooked and cooled a bit, transfer to large serving bowl or storage container with a lid. Add the beans, edamame, mango, onion, marcona almonds, sumac, and salt. Stir to combine completely.
6. Store covered in refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

dairy, egg, oil, and gluten free, vegan

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  Marcona Blanched Almonds, 8 Ounce
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  Spicy World Sumac 7oz - (Ground Sumak)
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  Himalayan Pink Salt, 2.5 Pounds
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  Glass Meal Prep with Lids
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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

½ cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 6g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

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