Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad

Author: The Hungry Hooker

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Roasted Corn Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (measured uncooked)
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 1/3 cup corn, grilled or canned
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 small lime
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare one cup of quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Prepare the dressing. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, garlic, 1 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Once the quinoa is cooked and has cooled a bit, add it to a large bowl.
4. In the large bowl of quinoa, add bell pepper, red onion, corn, mint, basil, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese. season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately or serve chilled and enjoy! Note: it’s great topped with avocado and grilled chicken.

Notes

Watch the full recipe video here!