Quinoa Corn Salad w/avacado dressing

By GuidingVegan

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 ears corn (grilled – kernels removed)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3-4 cups chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup avocado dressing (recipe below)
• Avocado dressing
• 2 avocados
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (zested)
• 4 limes (juiced)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1 tbsp Enzo Olive Oil
• 1 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Add the avocado, garlic, cilantro and ginger to a blender or food processor.

Add the juiced limes, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, olive oil and black pepper.

Blend until creamy.

To prepare the salad, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled corn kernels, tomatoes, beans, spinach and bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the salad dressing over the top.

Mix well then garnish with fresh cilantro.