Grilled Summer Veggie Quinoa Salad
 
 
Filled with fresh spinach, filling quinoa, and loads of healthy summer veggies, Grilled Summer Veggie Quinoa Salad is delicious and healthy grilled side that is perfect for a cookout.
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1½ cup water
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 squash
  • 2 zucchini
  • 8 peppers
  • ½ lb okra
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cups spinach
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. QUINOA: Start by making the quinoa. Rinse quinoa and toast in a saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and the water and allow water to come to a boil. Place lid on pot and lower temperature to simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat. Note: You can also cook the quinoa a day or two ahead of time.
  2. GRILLED VEGGIES: Wash all the vegetables and cut the squash and zucchini into large chunks. Place veggies in a bowl and season liberally with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill the veggies for 5-10 minutes on each side, until they reach the desired tenderness.
  3. LEMON VINAIGRETTE: In a small jar, combine juice of one lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shake well and set aside.
  4. PLATING: On a large platter or individual serving dishes, start with a layer of spinach and then top with cooked quinoa. Drizzle half of the lemon vinaigrette over the quinoa and spinach. Top with grilled veggies. Serve with grilled lemon (see notes) and extra lemon vinaigrette.
Notes
Notes: I love to grill an extra lemon to serve alongside the salad. Simply cut a lemon in half and place directly on the grates for about 6 minutes and you’ll have beautiful grill marks and a juicy lemon.

Leftovers will hold up well in the fridge for a few days and make perfect lunches!
Recipe by SoFabFood at https://sofabfood.com/grilled-summer-veggie-quinoa-salad/