Summer Corn and Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Lime Recipe

Name: Summer Corn and Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 times in cold water, and drained well; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 large red onion, finely diced ( 1/2 cup); 1 Tbs. Champagne vinegar or rice vinegar; 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/4 tsp. cumin seed, toasted and ground; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup diced jicama (2 oz.); 2 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice, plus more to taste; 1 1/2 tsp. lime zest; 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 times in cold water, and drained well
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 large red onion, finely diced ( 1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. Champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/4 tsp. cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup diced jicama (2 oz.)
2 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
1 1/2 tsp. lime zest
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

1
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in small pot; add quinoa and salt.
2
Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat 15 minutes, or until tender.
3
Fill separate saucepan with water, bring to a boil, and drop in diced onion for 30 seconds.
4
Drain onion, then toss with vinegar in small bowl.
5
Heat 1 Tbs.
6
oil in large skillet over medium heat; add corn, cumin, and cayenne; saute 3 minutes.
7
Transfer corn to large bowl, and add quinoa, remaining 2 Tbs.
8
oil, onion, jicama, lime juice, and zest.
9
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
10
Just before serving, add pumpkin seeds, parsley, and an extra drizzle of lime juice, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 3 times in cold water, and drained well, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 large red onion, finely diced ( 1/2 cup), 1 Tbs. Champagne vinegar or rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Summer Corn and Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Lime falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Summer Corn and Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds and Lime

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