salad


One of my all-time favorite summer salad recipes, Mango & Avocado Salad!

Ingredients:
– 1 small red onion, minced
– 1/2 large English cucumber, diced
– 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, diced
– 2 mangos, diced
– 2 avocados, diced
– 2-3 Tbsp cilantro, minced

For Dressing:
– Juice of 2 limes
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients. I serve on top of a corn tostada. Delicious alongside chilli & lime marinated fish!



This Quinoa & Beet Salad is a complete meal in itself! So colourful & deceptively filling!

Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dry)
– 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (raw soybeans), cooked according to package directions
– 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
– 2 medium beets, peeled and grated or boiled and cubed
– 1 large carrot, grated
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 avocado, cubed

 

Dressing:
– 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar/ apple cider vinegar
– 2 Tbsp lime juice
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (can use mint)
– 2 Tbsp honey
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– Salt & pepper to taste

Combine and enjoy! Feel free to substitute/ add ingredients based on what veggies you have hanging around! Double the recipe for quick & healthy lunches during the week.