| QUINOA, CORN AND BASIL SALAD1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups frozen corn
¾ cup chopped pickled red peppers
½ cup finely diced purple onion
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
5 or more T lemon juice
3 T extra virgin olive oil
Add water to quinoa in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cook covered about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Place hot quinoa in a bowl with the frozen corn. Stir. Allow to sit until the quinoa is cooled and the corn thawed. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Refrigerate overnight for better flavor. Top of page
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