Grilled Peach Tri-Color Quinoa Salad

With ripe peaches, jalapeño, tomatoes and RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa salad, this bright summer salad will be the talk of your table.

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Serves
4
Total Time
30
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 1 1/2 cups RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa
  • null 2 ripe peaches, pitted and halved
  • null 3oz baby arugula
  • null 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
  • null 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • null 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • null 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, shaved
  • null 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • null 1/2 tsp pepper
  • null Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes until grill marks appear. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, peaches, arugula, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pecorino cheese, and cilantro.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with a lime wedge.
  5. Recipe Tip: Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.

Additional Cooking Tips

Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.