Quinoa Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 whole red bell pepper
• ½ whole red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
2. Remove quinoa from heat and let it cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
3. While quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
4. If using fresh corn, cook in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain. If using frozen corn, thaw completely.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
7. Pour the pineapple lime dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.