Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1/3 cup corn, grilled or canned
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lime, small, juiced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. This typically involves rinsing the quinoa, then combining it with 2 cups of water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the juice of 1 small lime, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once the quinoa is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. This prevents the other ingredients from wilting.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
To the large bowl with the cooled quinoa, add the diced orange bell pepper, diced 1/2 small red onion, 1/3 cup corn (grilled or canned), 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds, and 1/4 cup feta cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Season the mixture with additional salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve the Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad immediately at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a refreshing cold salad. This salad is excellent topped with avocado and grilled chicken.
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Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, small, diced
- 1/3 cup corn, grilled or canned
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lime, small, juiced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions. This typically involves rinsing the quinoa, then combining it with 2 cups of water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the juice of 1 small lime, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once the quinoa is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes. This prevents the other ingredients from wilting.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
To the large bowl with the cooled quinoa, add the diced orange bell pepper, diced 1/2 small red onion, 1/3 cup corn (grilled or canned), 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds, and 1/4 cup feta cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Season the mixture with additional salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve the Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad immediately at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a refreshing cold salad. This salad is excellent topped with avocado and grilled chicken.