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Mexican Street Corn Quinoa

Looking to mix up your salad routine? This Mexican Street Corn Quinoa is for you! Loaded with all the delicious flavors of Mexican Street Corn, this quinoa salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa prepared according to package instructions
  • 12 ounces frozen corn charred OR 2-3 ears corn on the cob, grilled (approx. 2 cups)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 5 ounces cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled corn, cilantro, red pepper, sliced onions, and crumbled cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, lime juice, and seasonings. Mix well.
  • Pour sour cream mixture over quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with additional crumbled cheese and cilantro, as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 427mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g