Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Quinoa Salad

Name: Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (113ml) olive oil; 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 Tablespoons fresh basil; 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 cloves garlic; salt and pepper; 1 and 1/2 cups quinoa; 5 ears sweet corn; 2 pints cherry tomatoes; 2 Jalapeno peppers; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1/4 cup red onion; 1 English cucumber; 3 Tablespoons fresh chives; 3 scallions; 2 large ripe avocados; 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
8 servings
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American

Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Quinoa Salad

Iris Warren

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This summer quinoa salad recipe is so easy and bursting with flavor! Cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumbers all star in this healthy salad. A pop of feta cheese and lime dressing are the finishing touches. Healthy and gluten free, it's perfect as a summer side-dish or as part of your meal prep for the week.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad Dressing:

1/2 cup (113ml) olive oil
3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 Tablespoons fresh basil
3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons lime zest finely grated
2 cloves garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

1 and 1/2 cups quinoa washed and picked over
5 ears sweet corn kernels cut off the cob
2 pints cherry tomatoes sliced in half
2 Jalapeno peppers seeds removed, diced, optional
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
1/4 cup red onion diced
1 English cucumber diced, optional
3 Tablespoons fresh chives minced, optional
3 scallions thinly sliced
2 large ripe avocados 1 cut into chunks and 1 sliced, divided
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese optional

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Instructions

For the Salad Dressing:

Combine all of the salad dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

For the Salad:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Cool completely (about 25 minutes) before use.
In a large salad bowl or serving dish, combine the cooked quinoa with the corn, tomatoes, both peppers, cilantro, basil, red onion, and cucumber, chives, scallions, and the diced avocado.
Pour the salad dressing on top and toss well to combine. Top the salad with the sliced avocado, feta, and extra sprigs of basil and cilantro. Serve at once!