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Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

caprese flavors with a twist
Caprese flavors with a twist
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Ingredients

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1/2 cup Quinoa uncooked
2 Ears of corn
1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
2 Green onion thinly sliced
4 ounces Mozzarella fresh balls, halved
1/4 cup Basil fresh, chopped
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Lemon juice fresh
2 tsp Maple syrup pure
1 tsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Nutritional information

233
calories
15g
fat
22g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
12mg
cholesterol
113mg
sodium
  • Gluten Free Recipes

Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

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:So, how do you make Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad?

Ingredients for Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

Steps to make Healthy Grilled Corn Caprese Quinoa Salad

  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa

    10min

    Follow the cooking instructions on the quinoa pack.

  2. 2

    Grill the corn

    15min

    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

    2min

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

  4. 4

    Chop the corn

    3min

    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

    3min

    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

    2min

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

  7. 7

    Serve

    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 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.

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Average Rating:
(4.9)
Total Reviews: 10
Shay Nein

Absolutely delicious loved this grilled salad so much!

Opal Nighbert

Hands down one of the tastiest and most affordable salads i've seen on here since the grape salad thanks for sharing.

Estefania Possemato

Fantastic recipe simple and flavorful I also really like the color of this meal all happy colors which makes my tummy happy :)

RheaZweigart

I didn't add the maple syrup but everything else blended well with this.

Aliyana Shimmin

This is by far the best salad I've had at home that I freshly prepared myself.

Yazmin Masinter

Going to be making this corn caprese quinoa again soon it taste good.

Emilee Didio

WOW blast of flavors in my mouth and super zesty I really enjoyed this.

Jolie Boczar

I much prefer lighter salads like the vegan black bean and sweet potato but this wasn't too bad if you want something on the heavy side.

Paisleigh Wenners

Another perfect snack to munch on from my favorite person on here! Can't wait to see what you share with us next, keep it up Lilly.

Athina

So delicious and healthy!

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