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.

Quinoa Salad with Scallions, Corn & Mint

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.