Comment “Salad” for MANGO QUINOA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING
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Introducing the perfect summer salad combo: Mango Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing!
🥭🥗 Quinoa (pronounced as Keen-Wah) is a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with protein, fibre, and Vitamin B, making it an ideal addition to any weight loss journey. And with this no added sugar Balsamic Dressing, you can elevate your salad game without any guilt. Plus, you can easily make a batch and store it in the fridge for a few days, as it can go with all types of salads.
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Ingredients :
– For Salad:-
– 1 cup Quinoa
– 1.5 cup Water
– Salt to taste
– 1/2 cup boiled Chickpeas (Chole)
– Finely chopped veggies as per your choice :
(Green Chillies, Colorful Bell Pepper, Carrot, Purple Cabbage,, Coriander Leaves & Onion)
– Chopped Mango
– Pomegranate Seeds
– For Dressing:-
– 2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar (alternatively 2 Lemon juice can be used)
– 1 tbs Olive Oil
– 2 tbs honey
– Salt to taste
– For Garnish:- Roasted walnuts crushed
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Method :
– In a deep base pan, take 1 cup Quinoa
– Add 1.5 cup Water
– Add Salt to taste
– Cover with a lid and cook for 15 min medium heat
– Let it completely cool down
– Transfer quinoa in a mixing bowl
– Add 1/2 cup boiled Chickpeas (Chole)
– Add finely chopped veggies as per your choice : (Green Chillies, Colorful Bell Pepper, Carrot, Purple Cabbage, & Coriander Leaves)
– Add finely chopped Onion
– Add chopped Mango
– Add Pomegranate Seeds
– Mix it well and keep aside
– Take a small bowl/jar for Dressing
– Add 2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
– Add 2 tbs Honey
– Add 1 tbs Olive Oil
– Add Salt to taste and mix it
– Take salad in a serving plate
– Drizzle dressing on it
– Garnish with some Roasted walnuts
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Give this nutritious and delicious salad a try and let me know what you think! 🌟
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*Per serving (approx. 350g):*
**Calories:* 420
**Protein:* 22g
– Quinoa: 8g
– Chickpeas: 12g
– Other ingredients: 2g
**Fat:* 20g
– Healthy fats from olive oil, nuts, and seeds
**Saturated Fat:* 2.5g
**Carbohydrates:* 45g
– Fiber: 10g
**Sugar:* 10g (naturally from honey, mango, pomegranate)
**Sodium:* 200mg
**Potassium:* 25% of Daily Value
**Vitamin A:* 20% of Daily Value
**Vitamin C:* 40% of Daily Value
*Health Benefits:*
· High in protein and fiber
· Gluten-free
· Rich in antioxidants
· Supports heart health
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