QUINOA SALAD WITH CORN AND RED PEPPER

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This Quinoa Salad With Corn and Red Pepper is a satisfying and nutritious meal. Called a supergrain, quinoa dates back to the Incan civilization. It has more protein than most grains (5 grams per serving) and is gluten- and wheat-free.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions
1 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels or frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and diced
2 bunches watercress, washed, ends trimmed, and torn into small pieces
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, basil, mustard, and garlic in a large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the quinoa, corn, and peppers to the bowl; lightly toss to combine.
  • Arrange watercress on a large platter. Mound the salad in center of platter. Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 g

Chrispus Alibeihayo
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Abdulmanan Abdulmanan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and red pepper.


Hurair khan
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Afortudey Emmanuel
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. I love the crunch from the red pepper and corn.


Javon Simon
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I'm always looking for new and exciting quinoa salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Md polok jr
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option. It's also perfect for picnics and potlucks.


Jography Creation
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I love the addition of fresh herbs to this salad. It really brightens up the flavor.


Serenella Signorile
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some on hand and it's so nice to have a quick and easy recipe to use it up.


Amer Aldalam
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I've been looking for a healthy and refreshing salad recipe and this is it! I love the pop of color from the red pepper and corn.


Necaxafan 69
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This salad is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I love that I can use frozen corn and red pepper, which makes it even quicker.


Emmanuel Linus
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


sagor kumar
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This is the perfect salad to meal prep for the week. It's healthy, filling, and easy to grab and go.


Debbie Lueck
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added black beans, avocado, and even grilled chicken to it and it's always delicious.


Rehmat Saeed
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's perfect for potlucks or picnics because it's so easy to transport.


Addis Adds
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This quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy summer dish. I love the combination of sweet corn, crunchy red pepper, and fresh herbs. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.