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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Quinoa Caprese Salad with Summer Corn

    Published: May 28, 2019 / Updated: May 29, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Quinoa Caprese Salad with Summer Corn

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    corn and quinoa caprese salad

    Enjoy this colorful, hearty Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad packed with veggies, protein, and flavor! 

    Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad with tomatoes

    With Memorial Day Weekend behind us, this is the unofficial start of summer. That means the start of barbecue, picnic, and summer pool party season!

    When I'm not feasting on amazingly decadent food, wine, and beer at events and during my travels for work, I try to balance my meals at home with healthier fare that is still hearty and filling. This Summer Corn Quinoa Caprese salad does the trick.

    Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad

    Summer Corn Quinoa Caprese Salad

    When I first created this salad a few years ago, I basically grabbed what I had in my refrigerator and pantry at the time. Those are often the best creations, aren't they? I love using what we have, throwing it all together, and seeing what sticks.

    This is one that stuck and I continue to make it over and over. I make it all summer long, every summer. I've had friends make it and tell me it's always a hit at summer BBQs and summer picnics. It is truly a DELICIOUS summer salad!!

    Fresh Summer Vegetables

    Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad closeup

    All of the ingredients in this salad are fresh summer ingredients. They're items we tend to have in abundance and need to use up, or items I usually have in my pantry as a staple.

    I always have spinach to use up because we buy it in large batches. I will grow my own spinach soon... just need to clean up the veggie garden in the new house! Spinach is great to use up in salads like this, in sauces, in smoothies, and sauté some up for breakfast.

    Quinoa is one of the ancient grains I almost always have stocked in my pantry because it's so great to toss into salads or side dishes for some grain-free protein.

    Summer Corn Quinoa Caprese Salad

    And being summer, that means an abundance of tomatoes and corn. I LOVE summer corn! It's so sweet and I adore the texture corn adds to any dish.

    You might notice that lately I've had a thing for creating twists on the classic Caprese salad (like my Melon & Prosciutto Caprese Salad and my Pesto Caprese Tartines). Being mostly dairy-free, I only have cheese on the rare occasion that it's served at events, but I can't resist the incredible combo of mozzarella + tomatoes + basil. What IS it about that combo that is so tempting and addictive? So I just take my enzymes and try to limit my personal intake of mozzarella to a couple of bites, while watching everyone else around me fully enjoy the combos :)

    Summer Corn Quinoa Caprese Salad

    Bon Appetit, friends! Hope you enjoy every last bit of summer - whether out there adventuring, or on a plate with this recipe!

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    Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad Recipe

    corn and quinoa caprese salad with tomatoes and greens.

    Corn and Quinoa Caprese Salad

    5 from 5 votes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cooling time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 35 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    A hearty, vibrant salad packed with vitamins and protein.
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 263kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 cups spinach leaves either chopped or torn
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 cup cooked corn kernels either 1 cup frozen kernels, cooked; or kernels from about 2-3 cooked corn on the cobs
    • ½ cup sliced mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
    • Cook corn - fresh or frozen - and set aside.
    • Allow quinoa and corn to cool at room temperature before adding to the salad.
    • In a small bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
    • Slowly pour olive oil + balsamic vinegar dressing over salad and mix gently.
    • Salt and pepper to taste, as needed.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 4 main entree salads, or it can feed up to 8-10 people if serving as a side salad at a potluck, picnic, or party.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1968IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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    Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad

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    This blog post was originally published in August 2016. It has been updated with new photos and updated text, but the recipe remains the same delicious summer salad recipe.

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      1. Melissa says

        July 23, 2019 at 11:08 am

        We always grill corn and have a ton of left overs - will be trying this salad! Looks amazing.

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      2. Weblay says

        June 16, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        What a super good for taking along when heading to work. Gorgeous

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      Hi! If you're looking for easy, fast, delicious family-friendly recipes, wine pairings, and travel tips, you've come to the right place! I'm Marlynn - a cookbook author, writer, photographer, and mom of two teenagers + a lovable lab retriever. I hold a WSET 2 with Distinction in wine, and am a member of Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

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