Quinoa Salad

== Ingredients ==
* 6½ tablespoons canola oil 
* 4 tablespoons vinegar 
* 1½ teaspoons minced garlic 
* 2 teaspoons dried mint 
* ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard 
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 cups quinoa
* ¾ cup frozen peas
* 2 ears corn, kernels removed from cob
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1½ to 2 jalapenos, finely diced (depending on strength) and seeded
* 2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
* 4 medium sized tomatoes, deseeded and diced
== Directions ==
# In large bowl, beat oil and vinegar for 10 seconds.
# Add garlic, mint, mustard and pepper, mixing well.
# Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve and place a large saucepan with peas, corn and 2 quarts of water.
# Boil for 10 to 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
# Add salt.
# Remove from heat, strain and set aside to cool.
# Add jalapenos, two thirds of the cilantro and half the tomatoes to dressing; toss with quinoa.
# Garnish with remaining tomatoes and cilantro.
Category:Venezuelan Salads
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes
Category:Dijon mustard Recipes
Category:Quinoa Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
Category:Pea Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes