Coconut Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad is light, creamy, and full of contrast. Fluffy quinoa meets sweet mango, buttery avocado, and a hint of coconut for a dish that feels fresh and satisfying. It’s perfect as a refreshing main or a vibrant side.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with a tropical twist.

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Coconut Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad

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Coconut mango avocado quinoa salad with fresh lime dressing. A vibrant Let’s Veg recipe perfect for healthy, refreshing meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 629

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup quinoa rinsed
• 2 cups water or light coconut milk
• ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 ripe mango diced
• 1 ripe avocado diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or mint chopped
• Dressing
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Equipment

5 Quart Pot

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Bring quinoa and water (or coconut milk) to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Cool slightly.
3. Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet until lightly golden.
4. In a bowl, combine quinoa, toasted coconut, mango, avocado, and herbs.
5. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
6. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
7. Serve slightly warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Use coconut milk for richer flavor

Add cashews or almonds for crunch

Best served fresh

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