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Summer Grain Salad

A refreshing plant-based summer grain salad made with fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and green goddess dressing for the ultimate seasonal meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bean Salad, Gluten-Free, Summer, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Large Salad or Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa Farrow or other grain works here
  • 3 Persian Cucumbers Diced
  • cup Fresh Sweet Corn Cut off the cobb
  • 2 Plumbs Cubed
  • 2 Heirloom Tomatoes Cubed
  • 3 cups Spinach Roughly chopped
  • ¼ Fresh Cilantro Diced
  • Flakey Sea Salt and Fresh Black Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Cook your grains according to the package directions. Let cool slightly.
  • Toss your grains with ½ cup of the dressing, more if needed. Then add the Persian cucumbers, corn, cubed plums, tomatoes, and spinach, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine
  • Serve as a side dish or a main dish with fresh cilantro on top for garnish.
  • Store leftovers separately, in airtight containers, in the fridge for up to 3 days.