Strawberry-Mango Quinoa Salad Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 T. honey
• 2 T. lime juice
• 1/2 t. lime zest
• 1/2 mango
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• pepper
• 1 c. quinoa, well rinsed
• salt
• 1 T. sour cream (or plain yogurt can be subbed)
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1 1/2 c. water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan combine the quinoa, water and 1/4 t. salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is just absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. Spread the cooked quinoa out on a baking sheet to cool for about 20 minutes.In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, zest, honey, sour cream and olive oil.
3. Add the cooled quinoa, strawberries, mango, cucumber and mint. Toss well to combine and season with salt & pepper.
4. Serve immediately.