Mango Avocado Quinoa Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Bright, protein-rich salad with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads (high-protein, vegan) ready in about 35 minutes pairs quinoa, water, ripe mango into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups ripe mango
• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed, then let cool 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, 1.5 cups diced mango, 1 diced avocado, and 1/4 cup diced red onion; pour dressing over and toss gently until coated.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, then chill 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.