Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

caprese flavors with a twist

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

233
calories
15g
fat
22g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
12mg
cholesterol
113mg
sodium
Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

Recipe Description

This Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad has all the flavors of a classic caprese with added quinoa and corn. I love the crunch that the grilled corn brings to this dish. Caprese salad combines fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and tomatoes to make one of the most delicious salads ever.

To make this salad, I start by cooking the quinoa and grilling some corn. I make a dressing from balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. I use this to dress the salad made from quinoa, cherry tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The end result is a caprese salad with crisp grilled corn and healthy quinoa.

To make this version of Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa

    10 min
    Step 1 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Follow the cooking instructions on the quinoa pack.

  2. 2

    Grill the corn

    15 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Heat a grill to medium. Remove any husks and silk from the corn ears. Grill the corn for about 15-20 minutes. Turn regularly (every 3-4 minutes) until the corn is evenly charred all over. Remove from the heat and set it to one side to cool down.

  3. 3

    Assemble the salad ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Place the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella, and fresh basil in a large salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Chop the corn

    3 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    When the corn ears are cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to cut the kernels from the ear. Add the corn to the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Make the dressing

    3 min
    Step 5 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa SaladStep 5 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Combine the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl or jug and whisk. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

  6. 6

    Dress the salad

    2 min
    Step 6 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Add the dressing to the salad and mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

    Serve this salad chilled with your favorite grilled food.

This Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad looks pretty and it’s a unique twist on a classic caprese! Try it out soon and leave a review to let me know what you think.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Laura
April 1, 2025
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I made this salad for a sunny picnic and it was a hit. The grilled corn adds a nice crunch, making it feel special. Just loved the fresh flavors!

Yvonne Smith
December 12, 2024
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Simply delicious dish. I made this salad for a family picnic, and everyone loved it. The grilled corn adds a surprising crunch. I'll certainly make it again for my next gathering.

Briana Smith
March 28, 2024
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Delicious!

Quinn
November 20, 2023
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Delicious!

Wanda
October 3, 2023
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Lit!

Brittney
October 1, 2023
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I made this Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad for my family's picnic and it was a hit! The grilled corn gave it a nice crunch, which everyone loved. I'm so proud to serve such a healthy and flavorful dish. The dressing is a game changer too. Will definitely make this again.

Daisy
August 7, 2023
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I made this salad for our family picnic and everyone loved it! The grilled corn added a great crunch. My kids couldn't get enough of the mozzarella and tomatoes. It's simple but packed with flavor. I'm so proud to share this healthy recipe with friends.

Shay Nein
July 2, 2020
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Absolutely delicious loved this grilled salad so much!

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