Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Corn and Quinoa Salad


I decided to make a healthy side dish to go with my Barbequed Balsamic Chicken
I love quinoa and it makes such a great salad. 

I decided to use some fresh corn that I got at the farmers market, then just threw in a few other things that I had in the fridge. The result was amazing!


It had so much flavour and texture.

What you need,

1 cup of quinoa, cooked and cooled
3 cups of fresh corn kernels (from 3-4 cobs)
2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup of mini bocchini, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste

In a large bowl mix the quinoa, corn, tomatoes, bocchini and green onions.
In a small bowl whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.
Gently toss the dressing on the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving gently toss in the fresh basil.


This salad went great with the chicken. I also took the left overs for lunch and it was filling and wonderful.

Jen


4 comments:

  1. This would be a great side dish for our next bbq!

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  2. Looks delicious and so healthy! A great side dish idea.

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  3. Just tried this salad this weekend. Simply amazing!

    Never had quinoa before ( I'v been avoiding it.lol) but this salad suprized me. Very refreshing, light and flavorful. I would recommend this to be included in any summer BBQ.

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  4. Just tried this salad this weekend. Simply amazing!

    Never had quinoa before ( I'v been avoiding it.lol) but this salad suprized me. Very refreshing, light and flavorful. I would recommend this to be included in any summer BBQ.

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