Grilled Vegetable-Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Grilled Vegetable-Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
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Preheat grill to medium heat.
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Cut zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion into thick slices.
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In a bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Grill the vegetables for 5-7 minutes per side, until charred and tender.
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Remove the vegetables from the grill and let them cool slightly.
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Chop the grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, combine the grilled vegetables, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss everything together until well combined.
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Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve the grilled vegetable-quinoa salad as a main dish or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
