Kiwi Mango Quinoa Salad + Kiwi Peeling Trick

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed & drained
2 cups water
2 kiwi, chopped
1 mango, chopped (click here for a tutorial!)
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, minced
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

For the Lime Ginger Vinaigrette:
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon lime zest
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, microplaned or finely minced
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add quinoa, place a lid on top and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add in kiwi, mango, tomatoes, red onion and cilantro.
2. Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette together and pour over the quinoa, fruits and vegetables. Mix to combine. Season with more salt & pepper to taste.

The textures and flavors in this salad are out of this world – crunchy, creamy, sweet, and above all – FRESH!

Filling yet light at the same time, I can see myself making big batches of this all summer, for easy lunches on the go all week long.