Fresh Corn and Avocado Quinoa Salad
Bursting with delicious, fresh, healthy flavor, you'll think you just stepped into a gourmet Bistro!
Servings: 4 -6
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 medium clove garlic
- 6 ears fresh corn husks and silks removed, kernels cut from cobs
- 1 medium bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ½-1 teaspoon sea salt start with ½ teaspoon and add more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 medium avocado peeled cored and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro and basil for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to directions found here. Set aside while preparing the rest of the salad.
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until softened and fragrant. Be careful not to burn. Add ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, continuing to stir.
- Add corn and green onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with lime juice fresh herbs, salt and pepper, stir to evenly distribute.
- Add prepared quinoa, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes and half of the Feta. Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls. Garnish with remaining feta and more fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
This makes a lovely main dish salad but it's also a great side for grilled entrees.