Energy for the Week: Quinoa, Avocado, and Mango Salad

The week is starting and what better way to do it than with a fresh and nutritious recipe! Today we bring you a quinoa, avocado, and mango salad, a perfect combination that will not only satisfy your hunger but also provide you with energy and vitality to face the coming days.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 ripe mango
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1/4 red onion
• A small bunch of fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa:

   • Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove the natural bitter coating called saponin.
   • In a medium pot, add the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
   • Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
   • Remove from heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.

2. Prepare the fresh ingredients:

   • Peel the avocado, remove the pit, and dice it.
   • Peel and dice the mango.
   • Wash and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
   • Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
   • Slice the red onion into thin slices.
   • Finely chop the fresh cilantro.

3. Mix all the ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, avocado, mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
   • Add the chopped fresh cilantro.

4. Dress the salad:

   • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
   • Pour this dressing over the salad and mix well so that all the ingredients are coated with the flavor of the dressing.
5. Serve and enjoy:
   • Serve the fresh salad on individual plates or in a large bowl. Now it’s ready for you to enjoy!

This salad is not only a burst of flavor thanks to the sweetness of the mango and the creaminess of the avocado, but it is also an excellent source of plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins. The best part is that it is very easy to prepare and is perfect to take to work for lunch or to enjoy as a light meal at home.

Go ahead and try this delicious quinoa, avocado, and mango salad, and start the week with the renewed energy that your body needs!