Quinoa, Avocado, and Corn Salad (Makes about 6+ servings)
With Labor Day around the corner, I thought it would be awesome to supply you with a yummy and super healthy dish that is also easy to pack.
The only pre-prep with this dish is to be sure to soak the quinoa overnight. Then just finalize the rest of the recipe in the morning or early afternoon. It tastes great at room temp, so it’s perfect to bring to the barbeque, pool party, park or beach!
Pair with a leafy green salad, and you have a complete meal. It’s ALWAYS a great idea to bring a healthy dish to an event to share. That way you can stay on track and it’s a non-threatening way to share with family and friendly on how you like to eat now to feel your best. Who knows, maybe you’ll make some brand-new quinoa lovers!
Base:
Dressing:
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari
- 1 Tbs. brown rice vinegar
Pre-prep: Be sure to soak the quinoa overnight in water and rinse well before using.
1. In a saucepan place 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add the quinoa to the hot water, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the grains become translucent soft (about 10-15 minutes). Pour through a strainer and set to the side in a bowl.
2. Blend all the dressing ingredients together until smooth in a blender, or simply add them to a bowl and whisk well with a fork.
3. Shave the kernels of raw corn right off the cob with a large knife, and add to the quinoa along with the avocadoes and chopped onion. Mix well.
4. Pour the dressing on top of the mixture and mix well again. Enjoy this yummy dish with relish!
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I brought this to work for lunch today. I did not taste it until I added the dressing at lunchtime, so I was taking a risk:) IT IS SO GOOD. I didn’t have brown rice vinegar so I used white rice vinegar instead. I highly recommend this recipe.
OMG!! This was soooo good and quick to make!!
I love it! This tastes great!
My boyfriend keeps asking for this.
I made this tonight after finding it on Pinterest. My husband, after one bite, said “KEEPER” (I try a lot of new recipes and we decide if we like them enough to ever consider making this again). I will be making ths next week again. Absolutely fantastic!!
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This salad is super delicious! I made it last night for a big dinner and everybody loved it! I will make it again soon. For sure! I have a blog about food, health and beauty (where I also recommend your GGS) and I will definitely share the recipe of this salad with my (still few) readers. With love from the Netherlands, Eliza
Hi there, just signed up for your newsletter. A question – my husband and I cannot eat raw onions – what would be a good alternative. Thank you. Jean.
Just made this, but used bell peppers because i didn’t have corn on hand. Love it and will definitely make it again!
Yes, can you please write a cookbook?? I’m sure it will be a top seller!
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Oh my gosh! Just made this and I LOVE it!
This sounds delicious….can’t wait to try it!!!
going to make it tonight
Sounds wonderful!
How many does this recipe serve? Would like to make this for Sunday dinner with guests.