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Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad

Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Quinoa Salad is a vibrantly delicious dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1/3 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 unit lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • Large Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. If using fresh corn, grill or sauté until slightly charred. If using canned or frozen, heat in a skillet until golden.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika to create the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, corn, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Add dressing and mix well.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and a dusting of chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 11g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different grains or add vegetables like avocado for creaminess.

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