Summer Quinoa Salad

Aug 16, 2022 6:46:51 PM Carly Hanellin

We've got the perfectly satisfying quinoa salad that is healthy and so addicting (you read that right).

With only a few simple ingredients and a little bit of your time, this recipe involves almost no cooking, so your time in the kitchen will be kept at a minimum. You can cook your own quinoa or buy it premade. Then, the rest is just preparing some vegetables. What makes this dish so addicting is its flavorful mix of corn, avocado, feta, fresh tomatoes, and herbs.

Eat Well. 

SERVES  4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME  30 MINS
COOK TIME 0 MINS

 

Ingredients
Quinoa 1 cup
Corn Kernels  4 each
Cherry Tomatoes - halved 16 oz
Olive Oil 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice 2 tbsp
Garlic - minced 1 clove
Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp
Parsley 1 tbsp
Shallots - minced 1 each
Lime Juice + Zest 1 each
Cilantro - chopped 1/2 cup
Avocado - diced 1 each
Feta - crumbled 1/2 cup

 

 
Directions

1. Cook quinoa according to instructions. Let cool and set aside.

2. Toss tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Toss cooled quinoa with marinated tomatoes, corn, shallots, herbs, lime juice, and zest. 

4. Fold in feta and avocado. Then add extra salt and oil to taste. Enjoy!