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Elote Style Quinoa Salad


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A fresh and flavorful quinoa salad inspired by Mexican street corn, with a creamy lime dressing and crunchy toppings.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, corn, and dressing. Mix well.
  4. Garnish: Top with crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using). Season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.