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Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad

Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Fun

Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish featuring corn and quinoa, perfect for gatherings or lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before cooking
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or canned, grilled is best for flavor
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with yellow or green if desired
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Can replace with green onions
  • 1 medium Avocado Add just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Omit if not preferred
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for overall flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa in cold water for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a saucepan with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. While quinoa cooks, whisk together ¼ cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon cumin in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add cooked quinoa. Stir in 1 cup corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, and ½ finely chopped red onion. Mix gently.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the quinoa mixture. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Fold in 1 diced avocado gently before serving.
  6. Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and customize spices according to taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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