Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

1 cup quinoa, cooked
2 ears sweet corn
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, cut in small dice
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery, from the tender inner stalks
4 or 5 radishes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen edamame
1 jalapeƱo or serrano chile, minced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

For the dressing:
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove (more to taste), finely minced or pureed
Salt to taste
1. Cut the corn kernels away from the cobs. Discard the cobs (or use for stock), and place the kernels in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for four minutes. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Soak the onion in cold water to cover for five minutes. Drain, rinse and drain on paper towels.
3. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the salad. Serve.
Yield: Serves four to six.