Name: Tropical Quinoa Salsa Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 0.75 cup quinoa; 1.3333333730698 cups cubed seeded watermelon; 1 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1 cup sliced cucumber; 0.75 cup sliced red onion; 1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped; 0.25 cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish; Dressing:; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup canola oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 slices lime; 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Step 2

Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
Step 3

Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.

Enjoy your meal!