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:
Follow the cooking instructions on the quinoa pack.
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.
Place the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella, and fresh basil in a large salad bowl.
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.
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.
Add the dressing to the salad and mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
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.
Absolutely delicious loved this grilled salad so much!
