Description
Grilled Peach, Corn, and Quinoa Salad is a refreshing summer dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of grilled peaches and corn with the heartiness of quinoa. This vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious option for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal. With its colorful ingredients and quick preparation time of just 19 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for both casual gatherings and elegant dinner parties. Enjoy it as a main course or a side, and elevate your summertime dining experience with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 peaches (pitted, cut into wedges)
- 2 ears corn
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
Instructions
- Preheat your grill on high heat and oil the grates.
- Coat peaches and corn with olive oil before grilling.
- Grill peaches for 1-2 minutes per side until marked; grill corn for about 5-7 minutes until lightly charred.
- Let corn cool slightly, then slice off kernels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn, arugula, quinoa, tomatoes, and chives.
- Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette; drizzle over salad.
- Toss to combine and serve topped with grilled peach wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg