This fresh Peach and Corn Quinoa Salad packs tons of flavor and is healthy to boot. The peaches add a bright summer twist, and the zingy cilantro ranch is to die for. You could serve this salad as is or pair it with grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken for a well-rounded dinner.
You’ll start by cooking the quinoa in salted water until fluffy. While the quinoa cools, whip up the cilantro ranch. To assemble the salad, toss together the quinoa, corn kernels, sliced peaches, diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, minced red onion, and roasted pepitas. Pour the prepared cilantro ranch over the top and toss to coat well. Serve warm or cold. This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make the Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, add ¾ cup quinoa, ½ salt, and 1 ½ cups water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low. Gently simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 grated garlic clove, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt and whisk until smooth.
To the bowl with quinoa, add 1 ½ cups corn kernels, 2 thinly sliced peaches, 1 diced avocado, ½ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese, ⅓ cup minced red onion, ⅓ cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds.
Pour the prepared cilantro ranch over the top and toss to coat.
Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this healthy and delicious Peach and Corn Quinoa Salad for a truly satisfying and nutritious meal. Made it? Tag @cookmerecipes using the hashtag #cookmerecipes and share on Instagram!
Love it so much!
So easy, fresh!
Delicious!
Amazing! This peach and corn quinoa salad is a total game changer! Made it for a family picnic, and everyone loved it. The flavors came together beautifully, especially that cilantro ranch. I might have gone back for seconds (or thirds!). Perfect summer dish, and so healthy! Can't recommend it enough!
Exceptional! Made this for a summer picnic; everyone loved it. The peaches and corn compliment eachother wonderfully.
Delicious!
This salad is bomb! Fresh and super easy. Loved it!
Yo, this salad was a hit at our fam BBQ! The peachs and corn popped with flavor. Everyone was asking for seconds. Def gonna make it again for our next get together!
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