Mexican Street Corn Quinoa is a great way to jazz up a quinoa side dish! Loaded with the delicious flavors of Mexican Street Corn, this quinoa salad recipe is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer!
So I mentioned back in February that we’re in the process of planning a kitchen renovation. And now, suddenly, it’s right around the corner. And I’m nowhere near ready for it! Because blogging and no kitchen don’t exactly go well together….and that reality is just now sinking in.
It’s funny how you can talk yourself into anything that’s really far away. Because it doesn’t actually feel real! Not until you get the phone call, letting you know that the renovation date has been set for two weeks, and suddenly you freak out because you thought you had so much more time….! Yep, that’s exactly where I’m at. May 8th is the date!
So I guess what that means is it’s time to buckle down. In a serious way. Time to take a long, hard look at my to-do list and start checking things off. Starting with all things blog related. Because there are certain things I need to get done and certain things I want to get done, and I want to get it ALL done before demolition begins.
This Mexican Street Corn Quinoa falls somewhere in the want/need category because I literally haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I dreamed it up the other day. Which clearly means I’ve been needing to make it, right? I love quinoa in all shapes and sizes, like Southwest Quinoa Salad and Red, White & Blue Berry Quinoa Salad and Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa. And as soon as I made this Mexican Street Corn Quinoa I knew it was exactly the right way to be spending my time.
Because this quinoa salad is loaded with all the flavors of Mexican Street Corn, it’s pretty much amazing. Perfect as a side dish for summer cookouts…or as a main dish if you’re looking for something on the lighter side. And even though my to-do list hasn’t gotten any shorter, I somehow feel better knowing that I can put a big checkmark next to Mexican Street Corn Quinoa. And now I can just enjoy it…..all. summer. long.
More Mexican Street Corn Recipes:
The flavors of Mexican street corn are great in so many recipes. Here are just a few of my favorites:
How to Make Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 c. uncooked quinoa prepared according to package instructions
- 12 oz. frozen corn charred OR 2-3 ears corn on the cob, grilled (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 c. fresh cilantro minced
- 1/2 c. diced red pepper
- 6 green onions sliced
- 5 oz. queso fresco or cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. mayo
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Instructions
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled corn, cilantro, red pepper, sliced onions, and crumbled cheese.
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In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, lime juice, and seasonings. Mix well.
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Pour sour cream mixture over quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
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Garnish with additional crumbled cheese and cilantro, as desired.
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Oh my goodness, this is seriously brilliant – I’m so in love with this idea! Quinoa salad recipes always reeeeel me right in, and this one with the fantastic flavors of Mexican street corn is totally calling my name! And hey – good luck with all those things that have to get done before the renovation … if all else fails, just make this salad and check it off your list all over again! At least your tummy will be happy! 🙂
Amanda says
This looks so good! I love quinoa, and anything with mexican flavors.
Meghan @ Cake 'n Knife says
All the flavors and textures in this quinoa have me swooning. It’s the perfect scoop of summer!
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
I love this idea! Such a great dish for the summertime.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Love the flavors in this dish! Mexican Street Corn is packed with flavor, so I know this dish will be too!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Such an amazing dish! Perfect for summer!!
Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
I would love to have this for lunch tomorrow!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This would make a wonderful lunch! I am always looking for new lunch ideas because I can only eat so many pb&J 😛
Meghan @ Cake 'n Knife says
Just look at all those colors! I bet this is such an amazing dish for summer!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
This is such a great recipe for cinco de mayo!
Katherine says
This looks positively yummy!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I’m crazy about mexican street corn, it’s so good! I know we’re going to love this!
Jess says
On my favorite flavors combined into one! This looks perfect And delicious!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I love quinoa and this recipe seem so mouth-watering! Great dish!
Sharon @ What The Fork says
Yes! I need this for dinner asap!
Tammy says
Made this for dinner tonight, to go with a pork tenderloin. Absolutely delicious! I will be making this again. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanna says
Ok, so you eat this cold? Raw red pepper?
Thanks
Shauna says
Delicious and easy to make! Loved it making it again this weekend. Works great as a main for lunch or as a side with grilled meat.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks for the feedback! So glad you enjoyed it!