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02/10/2026

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02/06/2026

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02/05/2026

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02/05/2026

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For decades, American diets have been shaped by certain governmental guidelines. Now, a major shift is underway.

02/05/2026

https://www.westernmassnews.com/video/2026/02/02/preparing-mango-quinoa-salad/

Vegan Mango Quinoa Salad
Quick, Easy Salad Recipe Perfect with Fresh or Dried Mangos

Recipe adapted from The Savvy Vegetarian and contributed by Nicki Goff. Thank you!
Any time of year, Mango Quinoa Salad is a great light main dish recipe, because quinoa is so full of fiber and protein!
Fresh mangos were out of season, so we used dried mango, soaked, overnight. That worked very well! Maybe even better than ripe mangos.
We made one other change - deleting the ghee - making this a vegan quinoa recipe.
Total Prep & Cook Time: 30 Minu
4 servings
Nutrition Data Per 3/4c Serving: 334 cal, 41g carb, 16g fat, 152mg sodium, 5g fiber, 10g protein, low Cholesterol, good source Magnesium & Manganese. Estimated glycemic load 19
Salad Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked makes 3cups cooked, used tri color quinoa for visual appeal)
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
• OR: heaping 1/2 cup dried mango slices, soaked overnight, then cut in 1/2 inch dice
• 1/4 cup blanched slivered or sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
ressing Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions

1. Rinse quinoa, drain well, and add to a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1/4 tsp salt
2. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes
3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature
5. Cut mango into cubes. Can peel but leaving skin on adds fiber.
6. Slice the cucumber thinly
7. Add cucumber to mango along with the almonds and pumpkin seeds
8. Add the cooled quinoa to the mango mixture, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss
9. Serve immediately, or cover and chill
10. Dressing:
11. Heat turmeric in 1 tsp oil in a small pan on med-low for 30 - 60 seconds, then set aside to cool
12. Add the lime juice to the oil & turmeric
13. Mix in olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper with a whisk or a fork

Preparing mango quinoa salad

02/01/2026

Tune in tomorrow on Western MA news 7:30 and 8:30a for Meal Prep Monday with yours truly! I will be making a delicious dish that anticipates summer and helps to rid the winter blues!

Vegan Mango Quinoa Salad
Quick, Easy Salad Recipe Perfect with Fresh or Dried Mangos

Recipe adapted from The Savvy Vegetarian and contributed by Nicki Goff. Thank you!
Any time of year, Mango Quinoa Salad is a great light main dish recipe, because quinoa is so full of fiber and protein!
Fresh mangos were out of season, so we used dried mango, soaked, overnight. That worked very well! Maybe even better than ripe mangos.
We made one other change - deleting the ghee - making this a vegan quinoa recipe.
Total Prep & Cook Time: 30 Minu
4 servings
Nutrition Data Per 3/4c Serving: 334 cal, 41g carb, 16g fat, 152mg sodium, 5g fiber, 10g protein, low Cholesterol, good source Magnesium & Manganese. Estimated glycemic load 19
Salad Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa (uncooked makes 3cups cooked, used tri color quinoa for visual appeal)
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
• OR: heaping 1/2 cup dried mango slices, soaked overnight, then cut in 1/2 inch dice
• 1/4 cup blanched slivered or sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
ressing Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions

1. Rinse quinoa, drain well, and add to a saucepan with 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1/4 tsp salt
2. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes
3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature
5. Cut mango into cubes. Can peel but leaving skin on adds fiber.
6. Slice the cucumber thinly
7. Add cucumber to mango along with the almonds and pumpkin seeds
8. Add the cooled quinoa to the mango mixture, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss
9. Serve immediately, or cover and chill
10. Dressing:
11. Heat turmeric in 1 tsp oil in a small pan on med-low for 30 - 60 seconds, then set aside to cool
12. Add the lime juice to the oil & turmeric
13. Mix in olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper with a whisk or a fork

02/01/2026

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01/24/2026

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01/18/2026

01/01/2026

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