Quinoa, Corn, and Tomato Salad With Chive-Infused Oil

Per serving

172.8kcal
5.2гProteins
6.7гFats
24.4гCarbs

This is from Cooking Light, via myrecipes.com. It is a light, healthy grain-based salad -- like tabbouli, but different! I didn't have any chive-infused oil, so just finely chopped a green onion to mix in with the dressing, and it came out great.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • water↗1 1⁄2 cups
  • uncooked quinoa↗1 cup
  • fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) or 15 1/4 ounces canned corn↗1 cup
  • halved cherry tomatoes1 cup
  • finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1⁄3 cup
  • chive-infused oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons
  • fresh lime juice↗2 tablespoons
  • white wine vinegar↗2 tablespoons
  • salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
  • garlic clove, minced↗1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate and let cool a bit if time.

  2. 2

    While quinoa is cooking, combine corn, tomatoes, and parsley in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and remaining ingredients.

  3. 3

    After quinoa has stood for 10 min., add to vegetable mixture, toss to combine, then drizzle dressing over it. Toss well to coat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Source: food.com
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