Description
A vibrant salad combining quinoa, charred corn, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- Combine the quinoa with water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the corn, cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, charred corn, bell pepper, red onion, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and gently toss to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal veggies or additional proteins like black beans or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg