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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Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad
A tasty meal prep recipe and the best potluck option, this colorful salad brings protein, fiber, and fresh flavor.
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
- Rinse the quinoa to remove the glycoside residue. This reduces the bitter taste.
- In medium size pot over high heat, bring the rinsed quinoa and broth to a rolling boil.
- Reduce to simmer, cover with a lid and leave it alone for at least 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prep the remaining ingredients. Drain beans, peel and slice mango and onion.
- 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.
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
dairy, egg, oil, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
½ cupAmount 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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Dorry says
You know Billy and I love marcona almonds! We ate about 3 pounds last September/October traveling around Italy and Spain. I'd have to 86 the onions (can't stand them!) but I know I'd enjoy this combo.
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
I've never had a marcona almond - didn't even know what they were! But I'm gonna discover them this weekend with this beauty 🙂 mmmmmmm
cooking rookie says
Look at all these colors 🙂
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
ART! #nuffsaid
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
PS I'm a cooking rookie too - YAY!
Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty says
Ooooh the textures in this would be amazing!! 🙂
spabettie says
it is full of great texture and flavor... one of my favorites for summer...
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
This looks so fresh and delicious! Once again, you made an adorable plate of food 🙂
spabettie says
thank you Holly 😀
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
The salad looks and sounds amazing! I'm heading over to check out Kris' blog now! Thanks for sharing!
spabettie says
you're welcome - glad you're going to visit, Kris is really fun, you will like her!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Love your name LOL I used to call myself the Dairy Queen when I was nursing... uh... a "few" years back. I digress... So nice to meet you! I'll be trolling and clicking around your blog soon. Thanks!
Susan (Oliepants) says
Honestly the look is perfect for summer and it's pretty much as if I can taste the freshness - which again is perfect for a hot day. I could eat this for lunch - no doubt!!
spabettie says
hi Susan! this is THE perfect salad for summer... we eat it a lot!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Aren't the pix amazing? For me the color and flavors are POPPING out of the computer screen! I've got all the makings and will give it a whorl - but I'll leave the photography to dear Kristina 😀
Meg says
Oh my goodness this looks perfect for summer 🙂
Gonna go check out Kris' makeover 😀 Thanks for sharing!
spabettie says
thank YOU, Meg!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Seriously - sweet and spicy and protein and crunchy and... and... and... it's is such a perfect dish for me (aka the one who used to cry in the kitchen). No more crying - unless I'm a-chopping-onions 😀 Nice to meet you!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
SOOOOOO beautiful! Kristina you are so kind and generous - and you ALWAYS make me smile.... Did you know I come over here for a moodbooster? Just trolling and clicking always makes me smile - thanks again! xoxox
spabettie says
I did NOT know that until I read it this morning - that makes me smile big and *wave wave wave* my hands in the air! thank YOU, dear friend! XXO!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Oh that looks incredible - so vibrant. Love the addition of the almonds for texture too. Thanks for sharing Kris' blog link too. On my way there now.
spabettie says
Heather you will LOVE Kris! 🙂 she is awesome fun.
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
I've been trolling and we are now officially friends! I hope that's ok 😉 So nice to meet you! And yes.... almonds make everything gourmet, right?
spabettie says
yay! two of my favorites, Heather, meet Kris! Kris, this is Heather! 😀 I get inspiration and energy from each of you!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Kris this salad looks sooo good! I love mango and edamame...I bet I would adore this (But i'd hold the onions just b/c I am that way...haha) 🙂
spabettie says
that's okay, Averie, it's plenty flavorful without the onion! 🙂 Happy Thursday!