
By emensah m
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and then add it to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and poke holes in 2 medium purple potatoes. Place them in a microwave-safe dish with a little water, cover, and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender. You can also bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until soft.
Once the potatoes are cool, peel and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and shred 2 medium carrots using a grater or food processor. Set aside.
Dice 1 medium mango and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Combine them in a bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced purple potatoes, shredded carrots, corn, and arugula. Add the mango and cherry tomatoes to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
Crumble 1/2 cup of blue cheese over the top of the salad just before serving and give it a gentle toss again to mix the cheese in without breaking it down too much.
Serve the salad fresh and enjoy your nutritious Quinoa Salad with Mango, Arugula, and Blue Cheese!
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By emensah m

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features quinoa, mango, arugula and other delicious ingredients. Contains 430 calories total.
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and then add it to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and poke holes in 2 medium purple potatoes. Place them in a microwave-safe dish with a little water, cover, and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender. You can also bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until soft.
Once the potatoes are cool, peel and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and shred 2 medium carrots using a grater or food processor. Set aside.
Dice 1 medium mango and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Combine them in a bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced purple potatoes, shredded carrots, corn, and arugula. Add the mango and cherry tomatoes to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
Crumble 1/2 cup of blue cheese over the top of the salad just before serving and give it a gentle toss again to mix the cheese in without breaking it down too much.
Serve the salad fresh and enjoy your nutritious Quinoa Salad with Mango, Arugula, and Blue Cheese!
Calories per Serving: 430
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