Chipotle-Peach Quinoa Salad

• Quinoa salad
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 peach, pitted and diced
• 3 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• Chipotle-peach vinaigrette
• 1 peach, pitted and diced (no need to peel)
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar

1. Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package.
2. Place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Test the oil with a piece of zucchini - once it sizzles upon contact, add the rest of the zucchini and saute until softened (but not squishy), about 2 minutes. Transfer the zucchini to a plate or bowl. Add the corn to the skillet and saute until tender (about 8-10 minutes for fresh corn, 1-2 minutes for frozen or canned). If you are using frozen corn, heat it in the microwave and drain any excess liquid before adding it to the skillet.
4. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, zucchini, corn, diced peach, and vinaigrette. Stir in half of the cotija, and sprinkle the remaining half on top, along with the chopped green onions.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/59923-chipotle-peach-quinoa-salad (may not work)