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Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:9 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Yield:9 cups

Prep Time:20 mins

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Total Time:

Servings:6

Servings:

6

Yield:9 cups

Yield:

9 cups

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Ingredients

2earscorn, husks removed

1mediumzucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks

6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

¼cuplime juice

1 ½teaspoonsground cumin

3cupscooked quinoa

1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added black beans, rinsed

1cuppico de gallo, divided

½cupchopped fresh cilantro, divided

¾cupcrumbled cotija cheese, divided

1avocado, diced, divided

DirectionsPreheat a gas grill or charcoal grill to medium (350-400 degrees F). Grill corn, uncovered and turning occasionally, until tender and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Grill zucchini, uncovered and turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Grill zucchini, turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side.) Coarsely chop zucchini and cut kernels from the cobs.Whisk oil, lime juice and cumin in a large bowl. Add the zucchini, the corn, quinoa, arugula, beans and half each of pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado. Gently toss to combine.Top with the remaining pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado.To make aheadPrepare salad as directed, omitting avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020

Directions

Preheat a gas grill or charcoal grill to medium (350-400 degrees F). Grill corn, uncovered and turning occasionally, until tender and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Grill zucchini, uncovered and turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Grill zucchini, turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side.) Coarsely chop zucchini and cut kernels from the cobs.Whisk oil, lime juice and cumin in a large bowl. Add the zucchini, the corn, quinoa, arugula, beans and half each of pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado. Gently toss to combine.Top with the remaining pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado.To make aheadPrepare salad as directed, omitting avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving.

Preheat a gas grill or charcoal grill to medium (350-400 degrees F). Grill corn, uncovered and turning occasionally, until tender and charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Grill zucchini, uncovered and turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Grill zucchini, turning once, until charred and tender, about 2 minutes per side.) Coarsely chop zucchini and cut kernels from the cobs.

Whisk oil, lime juice and cumin in a large bowl. Add the zucchini, the corn, quinoa, arugula, beans and half each of pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado. Gently toss to combine.

Top with the remaining pico de gallo, cilantro, cheese and avocado.

To make aheadPrepare salad as directed, omitting avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving.

To make ahead

Prepare salad as directed, omitting avocado. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)458Calories26gFat47gCarbs14gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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