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Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad

Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad for Quick Weeknight Bliss

This Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad is quick, gluten-free, and combines sweet corn, crunchy peppers, and creamy avocado for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa Substitute with farro or rice if preferred.
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups corn kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned can be used.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Green bell pepper can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1 small red onion Shallots can be used as a subtler alternative.
  • 1 medium avocado Add just before serving to prevent browning.
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro Parsley may be used if cilantro isn't desired.
For the Dressing
  • 1-2 whole limes Adjust based on personal preference for acidity.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear; set aside to drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes until cooked; allow to cool slightly.
  3. Char the corn kernels in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. For frozen or canned corn, drain and rinse, then add to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Chop 1 red bell pepper and a small red onion into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl with the corn.
  5. Fluff the cooled quinoa and add it to the bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil; mix with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently fold in 1 diced avocado and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad. Garnish with lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature. Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.

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