Now that the hot summer months are here, no one wants to slave away in a hot kitchen or eat rich, heavy foods.
Luckily, there are many easy and refreshing dishes that are perfect for these sweltering days. Try whipping up this light summer recipe for a delicious way to beat the heat.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup pre-washed quinoa (if not pre-washed, follow package instructions for rinsing)
- 1-2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes, from 2 medium tomatoes
- 1-1/4 cups fresh cut cooked corn, from 2 cobs
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 large lime
- 1 avocado, cut into bite-sized chunks
Directions:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Now add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add quinoa to onions and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes. Now add vegetable broth and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil. Cover pan tightly with lid, turn heat down to low and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Transfer cooked quinoa to mixing bowl and chill in refrigerator.
- When quinoa is cool, add remaining tablespoon olive oil, tomatoes, corn, scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Right before serving, scatter avocado chunks over top.
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