Corn, Avocado, and Quinoa Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

Nguyên liệu

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 4 ears raw sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob
• 1-2 cups marinated tomatoes (see recipe below)
• 1 shallot, minced
• lots of fresh cilantro and chives, minced
• 1-2 limes, juice and zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (optional)
• 1-2 avocados, diced
• 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced herbs (I like parsley)
• salt to taste (I use about 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt)

Cách làm

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2. 2

   Prepare marinated tomatoes.

3. 3

   Toss cooled quinoa with corn, tomatoes and juice, shallots, herbs, lime juice and zest, olive oil, and salt.

4. 4

   The mixture will hold up pretty well for a few hours in the fridge (or even for a day or two, if you don’t mind that it will look a little less perky). Wait to toss in your avocado and cheese just before serving for optimal freshness, and if it’s been sitting for a while, give it one more salt / oil / lime juice treatment to wake it all up. YUMYUMYUM.