Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Medley

Ingredients

Quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup corn
• 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 1 cup)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
• 1/4 cup pine nuts

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

1. 1

   To make Quinoa Medley: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.

2. 2

   Simmer 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and opaque and liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes, then transfer to large bowl. Fluff with a fork, and cool.

3. 3

   Fold corn, zucchini, green onions, cilantro and mint into quinoa.

4. 4

   To make Dressing: Whisk together oil, orange juice, lemon juice and orange zest in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with pine nuts, garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, and serve at room temperature.