Snap Pea Corn And Quinoa Salad Recipes

QUINOA-CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 cup red quinoa as the label directs. Put 3 shucked ears of corn in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water; loosely cover and microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Cool, then cut off the kernels. Toss the quinoa and corn with 1 chopped large heirloom tomato, 2 sliced scallions, 3 tablespoons each olive oil and lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne.

SNAP PEA, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Add water first, then oil, vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, and honey, followed by salt, pepper into a blender. Turn on blender and wait for dressing to fully emulsify. Turn off blender and refrigerate dressing or use immediately.
• Thaw and drain any liquid from corn. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
• Julienne raw snap peas.
• Add cooked quinoa, snap peas, corn, and chopped green herbs to a medium bowl.
• Add half of the prepared dressing to the bowl to start and add more to taste. Stir well.
• Once mixed gently fold in crumbled feta cheese. Garnish with additional herbs. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

CORN AND SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook corn and snap peas until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain vegetables; rinse under cold water, and dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add Parmesan, mint, scallions, oil, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until peas turn bright green. Remove peas and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl., Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours before serving. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest.