Peruvian Quinoa Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado

Name: Peruvian Quinoa Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; ½ cup roasted corn kernels; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lime; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic; Salt and pepper; 1 ripe avocado; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 small red onion; 1 red bell pepper; ¼ cup fresh cilantro

A vibrant and nutritious salad with a South American flair

Enjoy the robust flavors of Peru with this colorful quinoa salad featuring roasted corn and creamy avocado, perfect for any meal.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

1 cup quinoa

Rinsed thoroughly

2 cups water

½ cup roasted corn kernels

Fresh or frozen

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 lime

Juiced

1 tablespoon honey

1 clove garlic

Minced

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Vegetables

1 ripe avocado

Diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes

Halved

1 small red onion

Finely chopped

1 red bell pepper

Diced

¼ cup fresh cilantro

Chopped

Preparation

Cooking the Quinoa

Combine Quinoa and Water

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with the water.

Simmer Quinoa

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Fluff Quinoa

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Preparing the Vegetables and Dressing

Roast Corn

Roast the corn kernels in a pan until they are lightly charred.

Whisk Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat.

Combine Vegetables

In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.

Do not mix the avocado until you are ready to serve to prevent browning.

Cooking Process

Quinoa Preparation

Cook the quinoa as described above and let it cool to room temperature.

Corn Roasting

Roast the corn in a pan over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes.

Vegetable Assembly

Mix cooled quinoa with vegetables, corn, and pour the dressing to combine.

Plating & Serving