Fall Salad With Corn, Pistachios And Quinoa

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Fall Salad With Corn, Pistachios And Quinoa

By Velina Marinova

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings

Recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings

Recipes

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
3 Tbsp extra-virgin Greek olive oil
3 cups corn kernels
3 small zucchini diced
1 large spring onion thinly sliced
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup unsalted pistachios to garnish

Instructions

Wash quinoa under running water and cook with 2 cups of water for 15-20 minutes. Cook according to packet instructions until tender. All the water should be fully absorbed – if not, drain well through a fine sieve. Allow to cool.
While the quinoa is cooling, heat the olive oil in a large, heavy frying pan over high heat and cook corn, and zucchini, stirring to prevent sticking until softened, about 5 minutes.
Toss into quinoa along with all remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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HERB ALTERNATIVES TO CILANTRO: Parsley, basil, mint, oregano, marjoram, and dill.

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