This fresh quinoa salad is a wonderful way to enjoy late-summer vegetables, when sweet corn is at its peak and gardens are overflowing with kale and fresh herbs. Tender quinoa, finely chopped kale, sweet corn, and cilantro are tossed with a bright lime vinaigrette for a flavorful, plant-rich side dish. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or pair it with tacos, fajitas, and other Southwestern-inspired meals. It also holds up well in the refrigerator, making it a great salad to prepare ahead of time for weekday lunches or easy dinners.
Ingredients
Quinoa
1 cups
quinoa
1½ cups
water
1 pinches
sea salt
Salad
1 small bunches
curly kale
finely chopped
2
sweet corn
cut from the cob
1 bunches
green onions
thinly sliced
1 cups
cilantro
chopped
1 large
jalapeño peppers
finely diced
4 ounces
feta cheese
crumbled
4 tablespoons
lime juice
3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons
lime zest
¾ teaspoons
Herbamare
(or sea salt)