Even though spring isn’t officially here yet, the weather is giving us warm hints of what is to come. Remember, the groundhog did not see his shadow – spring is right around the corner. You know another hint that spring is on it’s way? Potted petunias and colorful, tantalizing seed packets of a variety of vegetables are showing up in the garden stores. I can’t wait to pick fresh, healthy tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and other yummy vegetables. Because I’m longing for “fresh garden produce food,” I decided to visit my local organic coop store and buy the ingredients since my fresh veggies aren’t ready (or even planted yet, except for the spinach). What better way to revel in a healthy, veggie rich, protein packed salad than by making Quinoa Black Bean Mango Salad. (Say that five times really fast!)

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