This isn’t a new recipe – I have actually been making this salad since going plant based in 2013! It’s my copy cat version of a delicious salad sold in the Whole Foods Deli. My version is much more economical, easy and equally as delightful! Here’s what is new, we made a video of me making this salad so you could see how easy it is to create a scrumptious salad that is perfect for just about any occasion.
If you don’t have fresh mango try subbing fresh pineapple or if in season fresh peaches work well too.
It’s lovely served over a bed of lettuce or on top of a Big Beautiful Chopped Salad. It can be a main entree or served as a side dish along side a veggie burger or grilled tofu and some corn on the cob.
It looks quite appealing when tucked into lettuce cups too. It’s a super cute way to serve this salad at a luncheon. If you like Quinoa dishes you would like this Quinoa Black Bean & Corn recipe also made in a pressure cooker that our son named “Beanwah!”
Updated 9/03/22 The Mealthy Pressure Cooker is no longer available. Instant Pot now has an electric pressure cooker that has the automatic pressure release option.
Try topping your Chopped Salad with the California Quinoa Mango Salad and some additional fruit, give it a splash of California Balsamic Lemon Vinegar and you have the most filling, refreshing salad that is bursting with flavor, is nutrient dense but figure friendly!
California Quinoa Mango Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tri colored Quinoa rinsed and drained or any color of quinoa
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups Organic Shelled Edamame Cooked according to pkg directions, cooled
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup dried currants – can sub raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup red onion finely diced
- juice of two limes and the zest
- 4 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups mango diced or pineapple or peaches
Instructions
- In your pressure cooker add the 2 cups quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water. Put the lid on, set the cook time for 5 minutes, natural pressure. If you are in a hurry to cool down the quinoa and get the salad made, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat and spread the hot quinoa out on it and put it in the fridge and it will cool down fairly quickly.
- Once the quinoa has cooled down transfer it to a large mixing bowl and combine with rest of ingredients. Chill before serving.
Notes
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HI Diane,
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm.
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Beautiful. Can’t wait to try this!
Thank you be sure to come back and let me know if you like it!
Happy Cooking,
Tami
I ordered a Holland bowl during your promotion a few weeks ago but when I contacted them to see why it wasn’t shipped they said they can’t right now because of corona virus restrictions.
Yes that is correct – they were mandated after we started the promotion, by the Governor of Michigan to close down until April 12th at this point but of course as things are going we know it could be extended. I posted about this on facebook, Instagram, YouTube and added a notice to the page about the promotion here on the blog.
We are all sorry about the inconvience but the safest thing for everyone right now is to stop all nonessential business. They are anxious to get back to work and will be busy getting shipments sent as soon as they are allowed to. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and be well. Tami
I haven’t received mine either. Oh well, safety first!!
Thank You for this Exciting Giveaway! A Little Gift of Hope for us all right now.
Your California Quinoa Mango Salad looks & sounds AMAZING!
Hi Tami,
Thanks again for another great recipe. It was really very easy to make and will be eaten a lot more often in my household.
Love this recipe. Husband loves everything of yours I try. Thanks so much.
Hi Penny,
Tell your husband thank you from me! I am delighted that he likes my recipes.
Happy Cooking,
Tami
Thank you for doing a giveaway. I appreciate the fun during such a serious time in the world.
Hi Ella,
Thank you for telling me that this was ok to do during this time. We debated back and forth about it but ultimately decided it might be a good
distratction for people.
Stay safe,
Tami
Glad to have found you and your channel. I need to adopt a WFPB lifestyle and I have much to learn. The camera close-ups were GREAT. Food looked so yummy. I could have reached through my computer screen to try some food. My mouth is watering.
Hi Barbara,
Welcome to the wonderful world of plants! Check out our YouTube channel for lots of information about how to make this lifestyle work.
Happy Plant Cooking,
Tami
Hi Barbara,
Thank you so much for your kind comments and we hope you try the recipe and enjoy it!
Happy Cooking,
Tami
This is a great recipe. I made it yesterday and served it to my daughter who is not plant based and she said. “I could eat this everyday”. We really enjoyed it.
Hi Claudette,
That makes me so happy! It is a delicious salad and always a hit at potlucks!
Happy Healthy Cooking,
Tami
I saw this on Chef AJ and made it the next day…..so good!! I added a little bit of cayenne at the end and subbed sunflower seeds for the almonds since that’s what I had on hand. This recipe is so versatile. You can’t mess it up! This is going to be my go to summer salad. Thank you!
Hi Rebecca I am so glad you like it! Its a popular salad for potlucks!
Happy Cooking,
Tami
Tami, I have made this several times and I love it and now my husband enjoys it too. I took t to my book club Christmas party yesterday and it was a hit and several asked for the recipe. I am sending the link and hopefully they will see other recipes to try as well.
Thank you for your beautiful creations.
Hi Carolyn
That is so awesome! Thank you for sharing the recipe link with your book club friends. We can win them over to healthy recipes one recipe at a time!
Happy Cooking!
What can be used in place of coconut?
(I’m not a fan of coconut)
Just leave it out.
Just made this for our WFPB picnic using fresh ripe mangos. It is a SUPER recipe. Thank you for explaining in detail how to make it 💛
I am so glad you like it Donna!