No results to search

Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

Name: Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Salad:; 1 cup quinoa, uncooked; 4 ears raw sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob; 1–2 cups marinated tomatoes (see recipe below); 1 shallot, minced; lots of fresh cilantro and chives, minced; 1–2 limes, juice and zest; olive oil to taste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (optional); 1–2 avocados, diced; Marinated Tomatoes:; 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tablespoon freshly minced herbs (I like parsley); salt to taste (I use about 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt)

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

40m

This refreshing salad combines fluffy quinoa, sweet corn, and creamy avocado with tangy marinated tomatoes for a burst of fresh flavors. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing and topped with Cotija cheese, this dish is perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Recipe Options

Ingredients

Servings: 6

Scale:

Scale

0.25

0.5

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

4 ears raw sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob

1–2 cups marinated tomatoes (see recipe below)

lots of fresh cilantro and chives, minced

1–2 limes, juice and zest

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 cup Cotija cheese (optional)

1–2 avocados, diced

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered

1 clove garlic, finely grated

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

1 tablespoon freshly minced herbs (I like parsley)

salt to taste (I use about 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt)

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

Prepare marinated tomatoes.

Toss cooled quinoa with corn, tomatoes and juice, shallots, herbs, lime juice and zest, olive oil, and salt.

The mixture will hold up pretty well for a few hours in the fridge (or even for a day or two, if you don’t mind that it will look a little less perky). Wait to toss in your avocado and cheese just before serving for optimal freshness, and if it’s been sitting for a while, give it one more salt / oil / lime juice treatment to wake it all up. YUMYUMYUM.

Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients

Salad

Marinated Tomatoes

Steps

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients

Salad

Marinated Tomatoes

Steps

Notes

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts