Go Back
Thai Grilled Corn & Peach Quinoa Salad: Your Tastebuds Will Sing! - thai salad - Thai salad: Make this vibrant grilled corn and peach quinoa salad in 30 minutes

Thai Grilled Corn & Peach Quinoa Salad: Your Tastebuds Will Sing!

This Thai salad is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures, designed to delight your palate and brighten your plate. Combining smoky grilled corn, sweet peaches, fluffy quinoa, and a zesty, spicy dressing, it's a dish that truly captures the essence of summer. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a light and refreshing meal, this Thai salad offers a unique twist on traditional grain salads. Its complex yet harmonious taste profile makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, proving that salads can be excit
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass (optional)
  • pepper
  • 4 ears grilled or roasted corn (kernels removed)

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, prepare the dressing. In the bottom of a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sambal oelek, honey, grated ginger, chopped lemongrass (if using), and pepper until well combined.
  3. Add the cooked quinoa, grilled corn kernels, and the remaining salad ingredients (peaches, basil, mint, cilantro, green onions, fresno chilies, tomatoes, and feta cheese) to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. If serving immediately, top with sliced avocado, toasted pepitas, and micro greens.
  6. Serve the salad warm or chilled, enjoying the explosion of flavors!

Notes

- Grill your corn for maximum smoky flavor, or roast it if grilling isn't an option.
- Adjust the sambal oelek to your spice preference; add more for extra heat or less for a milder kick.
- For a complete meal, add grilled chicken or shrimp. For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.