Vegan Mango Quinoa Salad

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Recipe Ingredients:
1 c	<a href="/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white.html">quinoa</a>
2 c	cold water
1/4 Tsp	salt
1	ripe mango, peeled and chopped OR
1/2 c	<a href="/driedfruit/mango/premium.html">dried mango</a> slices, soaked overnight, then cut in 1/2 inch (diced)
1/4 c	blanched <a href="/nuts/almonds/slivered.html">slivered almonds</a>
2 Tbsp	<a href="/snacks/pumpkinseeds/pepitas-roastednosalt-noshell.html">roasted pumpkin seeds</a>
1	medium cucumber, peeled and diced
	dressing ingredients
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp	olive oil
1/4 Tsp	<a href="/cookingbaking/herbsspices/turmeric.html">turmeric</a>
	juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp	chopped fresh cilantro
Cooking Directions:
1.	Wash <a href="/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white.html">quinoa</a> and boil in water for 10 minutes. Cover and let quinoa sit until it absorbs all the water. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
2.	Peel the mango and cut into cubes. Peel and slice the cucumber thinly. Add cucumber to mango along with the <a href="/nuts/almonds/slivered.html">slivered almonds</a> and <a href="/snacks/pumpkinseeds/pepitas-roastednosalt-noshell.html">roasted pumpkin seeds</a>.
3.	Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and fry with turmeric for 30 seconds, then let it cool. Add the lime juice.
4.	Mix in olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper with a whisk or a fork. Add the cooled quinoa to the mango mixture, pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
5.	Serve immediately or cover and chill.

Dried Mango
Our dried mango is a true tropical delight. Moist, sweet and simply delicious, these dried mango slices are a healthy way to satisfy a sweet craving. They're packed with fiber and vitamins to boot!

Organic Quinoa
Organic quinoa is a light, fluffy, gluten-free seed that feels and tastes more like a grain. Packed with protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants, quinoa is a super nutritious and tasty food.

Roasted Pepitas (Unsalted, No Shell Pumpkin Seeds)
Our unsalted roasted pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, phosphorous and iron. These pepitas are great in salads or just for snacking. No need to worry about what to do with the shells because there aren’t any!

Slivered Almonds
Slivered almonds are ideal for baking and for making cookies. These are made from blanched California almonds that have been shaved into slivered sections.

Turmeric
Turmeric is a fragrant spice used primarily in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It makes a great addition to any dish needing some extra kick. Turmeric is also known for its health benefits.

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