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Grilled Corn and Peach Quinoa Salad

Grilled Sweet Corn and Peach Quinoa Salad

Christina Austin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth depends on package instructions
  • pinch of sea salt for quinoa
  • 2 cobs of corn or more if you like
  • 1 cup diced peaches
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 can of black beans rinsed

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • big pinch of kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
  • Bring the quinoa and water or broth to a simmer over a medium heat Cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the water/broth is nearly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • While the quinoa cooks, shuck the corn and grill for 10-15 minutes. Turn the corn when it starts to get dark or caramelized spots on the kernels.
  • Remove the lid of the quinoa when most of the liquid has been absorbed by the quinoa and lightly fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients for the salad.
  • With a sharp knife, slice the corn kernels off the cob and scoop them into a bowl.
  • Chop the green onion and add it to the bowl with corn. Add the diced peaches as well.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and pinch of salt together
  • Scoop the cooled quinoa into a serving bowl and top it with the corn and peach mixture. Add the rinsed black beans and lime dressing and gently toss it all together.
  • Sprinkle the feta cheese over it all and lightly sprinkle a couple pinches of chilli powder over the salad for a garnish.