Recipe Description:
It is a fresh cool colorful salad for those summer days. Make ahead of time, and add avocado at the end before serving.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn (about 1 ear), cooked
- 1 1/2 cups small summer squash, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, minced
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese: queso fresco (Asadero) or Mozzarella, diced
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro or parsley, minced
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Cook corn in a pot filled with water or grill.
- In a bowl combine corn, squash, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes & Tips:
Pack a serving for lunch and accompany with a bean burrito.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (208g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 14% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 6g | - | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 6g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0.27mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium 258mg | 20% | |
| Iron 5mg | 30% | |
| Potassium 517mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 39mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C 26mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin E 1mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K 14mcg | 10% | |
| Thiamin 0.10mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.18mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.31mg | 20% | |
| Folate 62mcg DFE | 15% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0.17mcg | 8% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.78mg | 15% | |
| Choline 16mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 116mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium 38mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.96mg | 8% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.14mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.28mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
