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Quinoa Corn Salad with Avocado Dressing
Quinoa Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for summer! Fresh grilled corn, nutty quinoa and juicy cherry tomatoes are tossed with a creamy avocado dressing for a vegetarian & gluten free salad full of flavor and nutrition!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Quinoa Corn Salad
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 ears corn grilled – kernels removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup Avocado Dressing recipe below
Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado skin and pit removed
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
Quinoa Corn Salad
- Combine the cooked quinoa, grilled corn kernels, tomatoes and bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the salad dressing over the top.
- Mix well, then garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Avocado Dressing
- Prepare the salad dressing by adding the avocado, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a blender, blend on low until smooth.
- Drizzle the olive oil in the blender while on low. Continue blending until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Traditional balsamic vinegar can be used instead of white balsamic vinegar. It will just give the salad dressing a darker color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
810mg
(16%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 810mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.