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Corn and Quinoa Pasta Salad

1/24/2018

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This dish is great for lunch or could even make a great side dish for a BBQ! It is my take on a "pasta" salad with a twist. 
Corn and Quinoa Pasta Salad
​Servings: 6
Prep/Total Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup mixed cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup pitted Nicoise olives, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup vegan or light feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Dash sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:
  1. Combine 1-1/2 cups water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While quinoa is cooking, whisk olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, parsley, olives and feta. Pour dressing over top and toss well to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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    I am a food loving, activity seeking health coach who resides in Franklin, TN with my husband and two sweet dogs (Lola & Penny).
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