fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad brings protein and fresh flavor. a great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe!
recipe originally published June 16, 2011
Quinoa Salad
When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.
This Mango Black Bean 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.
Mango Quinoa Salad Nutritional Benefits
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 Mango Quinoa Salad, 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 great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe, this vegan gluten free salad brings protein 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
- 1 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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Sayward says
Lord, that's lovely photography! Also, Marcona almonds, wow, I bet this tastes divine. Bookmarked!
spabettie says
thank you, Sayward... this really is one of our favorites, the flavors go well together and yep, those almonds... 😀
Happy Friday to you all!
Sayward says
I was at Whole Foods last weekend and saw Marcona almond *butter* for the first time. Have you seen that stuff? I can't even imagine the amazingness . . .
spabettie says
WHAAAT?? okay, I am going there TODAY. I need this. do you remember the brand?
Sayward says
DOn't know the brand but there was only one. Downtown WF, in with the other nut butters. Let me know if you get it and how you like it!
spabettie says
didn't have time to get there today... I will as soon as I can, and will report back!! 😀 have a great weekend!
sophia says
This can also be a Christmas dish because of that lovely colors. 🙂
Grape tomatoes and zucchini makes me think of summer!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
oooh yes a good summer combo fo. sho. I dont like cutting mangos -- come slice mine? Kthx!
spabettie says
haa... oh, Jenn, I'm not good at it either! I've been eating many mangoes lately, so I am getting better... and this one was a small pit or something, it was easy! 🙂
[email protected] says
So what's the deal with the marcona almonds? I've been hearing about them but I've never had them... tell me why they are so awesome! 😀
spabettie says
Mmm, so awesome are marcona almonds. (so much so, they make me talk like Yoda in my head??) Marcona almonds are Spanish almonds, just a different type and they are salty and delicious.
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
YES! Tell us!
Angela says
I love how we both blogged about quinoa-bean salads today! But honestly, that's such a good base to start from... all that protein. Yum! I like how you added almonds too for a bit of crunch and even more nutrition. Will be making this when the mangoes are back in season!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Oh my! Great minds, eh? I must go check it out - I sooooooo love learning what the "real" cooking experts are doing **I dream someday of getting better in the kitchen**
spabettie says
yes, the almonds are a perfect crunch and great flavor... oh, and that nutrition thing too 😉
Stephanie @ extremebalance.net/blog says
Ooh! I've had something similar, only minus the quinoa and served as a mango salsa on tofu. YUM. Looks great!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Note to self: rediscover tofu.
#justsayin
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Aww, this is soooooooooo pretty! 😀 And now I need to confess something: I bought a bag of quinoa the other day. Yes, the last time I tried it, I found it terrible, but perhaps I didn't scrub it enough before cooking? It was so bitter, and if this bitterness was due to my lack of scrubbing, I couldn't live with the thought I hadn't given it a second chance. 🙂
spabettie says
Kath, I hope that is it... generally I put the dry quinoa into my mesh strainer and set it to rinse under the faucet, just letting it run (warm water, then cold) for at least a few minutes. some brands / types may need more? I have heard people actually soak their quinoa for a bit before cooking - perhaps try this? soak for a bit, then also rinse?
I hope that works, quinoa is not meant to be bitter, but can be if not scrubbed enough 🙂
hope all is great, my friend - Basil wags and wiggles hello!
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
*wiggle wiggle* (Imagine I just used my ears or so. ;))
I'll let you know about the quinoa as soon as I've tried! I'll definitely do the soaking and washing!
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Ooooooh - very good to know! This is SOOOOOO much better than the cooking channel 😉
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Hehehe! Even better than this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeUHy0A1GF0
😀
spabettie says
"FEED ME THE STARS!"
oh, Kath!! this is THE most awesome video!! 😀 I love the dog narration, and Jason started imitating him, adding more ingredients... to the batter.
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
I love that show, it's too funny! 😀 There's a whole series about different Japanese dishes (look for "cooking with dog" on YouTube), and in almost every vid they have Chopin's minute waltz in the background. 😀 In one they also had the black keys etude. 😀 😀
spabettie says
oh, my - I need to find those. Jason and I were both cracking up! that dog is crazy funny. thank you for sharing <3
Joyce Cherrier says
Oh yay!!! 😀
Joyce Cherrier says
Looks so yummy! Love your fun recipes! And speaking of yummy & fun -- I adore me some Kris too! I think you both are such treasures ( p.s. I'm often a lurker also 😉
spabettie says
aw, Joyce! you are so sweet and hearing that makes me Smile Big! also, I think of you every time I do my ab work on my machine!! 😀
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Awwww - no surprise you lurk around happy joyful places my friend! You KNOW we adore you too! hugs!
Heather @ girlyeverafter says
Love the colors! I've been adding edamame to a lot of my spring/summer salads and it's the perfect light meal on super hot days.
Kris @Krazy_Kris says
Colors are UNBELIEVABLE! I'm new to edimame - gonna bust 'em out this weekend with the mango - woot!