Quinoa Salad with Corn, Scallions & Mint
From the City Market Cafe
A popular item on our own salad bar, this easy salad is refreshing and springy.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1⁄2 cups quinoa (dry)
2 cups corn
1 tablespoon honey (local)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup scallions (minced)
1⁄2 cup mint, fresh (minced )
Instructions
Rinse quinoa under running water for about 1 minute. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add quinoa (cook according to package instructions). Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered.
In the meantime, place corn in a medium salad bowl. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mince scallions and fresh mint. Add quinoa, dressing and fresh herbs to salad bowl and toss well to coat. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Optional: Add chopped fresh apples or nuts.