Grilled Vegetable-Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Grilled Vegetable-Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Slice bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion.
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Toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Grill the vegetables until charred and tender.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, basil, and mint.
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Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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Optional: Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
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Let the salad rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 270kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 9g18%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
