A lot has been happening in last couple of weeks. Our recent move from Houston to New Jersey was just amazing. I strongly believe in you should do something which you have never done before. So that's when this road trip happened. We drove from Houston, Texas to Princeton, New Jersey. It took us almost 3 nights and 4 days. Of course we had two pit stops.
We embarked on an adventure travelling through different US states. To be specific TEN states. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and then finally New Jersey. Driving down the highway you will pass some of the most beautiful towns in USA.
In fact, you never really leave a place, you take a part of it with you and leave apart of you there. Settling down in a new place takes time. Right now I'm kind of busy with unpacking boxes. My 8 year old is really helping me a lot. So with not much time to cook I made this Yummy Fresh Salad. I Love its vibrant color and of course MANGO. Who doesn't like mango.
This salad can be great for a potluck grilling party. you can totally make it ahead.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 Large mango, diced
¾ cup red bell pepper, diced
1 small can black bean
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp. scallions chopped
⅓ Cup quick vinaigrette
Method:
METHOD:
Quick vinaigrette:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Combine all the ingredients for vinaigrette.except olive oil.
- Slowly pour extra-virgin olive oil, whisking as you go to incorporate.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for 7 days and enjoy with your favorite salad.
METHOD:
- Take the quinoa in a large bowl and add the mango, bell pepper, black beans, cilantro and Scallions.
- Pour the quick vinaigrette dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- This salad is good served at room temperature or chilled.
- Enjoy!
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