A Veganomicon classic that has been feeding people at cookouts, potlucks, and weekday lunches for fifteen years. Fresh mango, black beans, red pepper, and cilantro over fluffy quinoa with a simple red wine vinegar dressing. Every bite is a little sweet, a little tart, a little savory, and way more flavorful than you'd expect. Ready in 15 minutes if your quinoa is cooked.
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT75M
Rating
5 stars (3 reviews)
Ingredients
1 mango (peeled and diced small)
1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced as small as you can get it)
1 cup scallions (chopped)
1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil ((or olive oil))
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
1 1/2 cups black beans (drained and rinsed (a 15-ounce can))
A few leaves of lettuce for plating
Categories
Appetizer
Salad
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
South American Inspired
Steps
Combine the mango, red pepper, scallions, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, oil, and salt and stir to combine. Add the quinoa and stir until everything is well incorporated. Fold in the black beans.
You can serve immediately or let it sit for a bit for the flavors to meld. To serve, place a few leaves of lettuce on a plate and scoop some salad onto it. It tastes good chilled and even better at room temperature.
Reviews
Christine Michael on 2026-02-20 (5 stars): Perfect for pot luck or meal prep, this fresh crunchy & colourful salad is always a hit!!
Estefany on 2026-02-20 (5 stars): I bring this to parties and BBQs all summer, every summer. The flavors work so well together and it's really aesthetically pleasing! It tastes even better the second day!
Maeve on 2026-02-20 (5 stars): If it's summertime and you're wondering what you should bring to a potluck, this, this is it!
