
Wilted Arugula and Quinoa SaladRecipe by Chef Michael Williams Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins This is a warm salad perfect for a spring/summer day. We add the quinoa right from pot along with the warm corn in an effort to wilt and soften the arugula. Ingredients 3 cups baby arugula 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup corn (frozen or canned & drained) 1 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons E.V. olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper Directions While the quinoa is cooking get everything else ready for the salad. Add the arugula to a medium sized mixing bowl. Preheat a small fry pan on medium heat and then add the butter and corn. Once the corn is hot, season lightly with salt and pepper and then transfer to the bowl with the arugula. Once the quinoa is cooked, add to the mixing bowl as well. Now add the feta, oil and vinegar. Toss to combine. Season to taste with a little salt and pepper and then serve warm and enjoy. Variations For a little extra flavour, sauté ½ cup of diced onions in the butter before adding the corn. Additional spices are always welcome. Try paprika or cumin for a start.

Wilted Arugula and Quinoa SaladRecipe by Chef Michael Williams

Prep time 10 mins
Cook time 20 mins

This is a warm salad perfect for a spring/summer day. We add the quinoa right from pot along with the warm corn in an effort to wilt and soften the arugula.

Ingredients

3 cups baby arugula
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup corn (frozen or canned & drained)
1 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons E.V. olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions

While the quinoa is cooking get everything else ready for the salad.
Add the arugula to a medium sized mixing bowl.
Preheat a small fry pan on medium heat and then add the butter and corn. Once the corn is hot, season lightly with salt and pepper and then transfer to the bowl with the arugula.
Once the quinoa is cooked, add to the mixing bowl as well. Now add the feta, oil and vinegar. Toss to combine.
Season to taste with a little salt and pepper and then serve warm and enjoy.

Variations

For a little extra flavour, sauté ½ cup of diced onions in the butter before adding the corn.
Additional spices are always welcome. Try paprika or cumin for a start.