Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad is an incredibly light and delicious salad made with nutty quinoa, garden fresh yellow and green squash in a sweet and tangy aged balsamic vinaigrette.

I’ve been trying to reduce the amount of processed white flour in my family’s diet and I’m so glad they now like quinoa; which is naturally gluten free.

I’ll admit at first they were a little hesitant, but since their original apprehension, I’ve found that they prefer the recipes I create better when made into salads versus eating the quinoa hot, but I like it either way.

In this recipe I actually used some flavored Espresso Balsamic Vinegar and a Tuscan Herb Olive Oil from The Tubby Olive; which I purchased while in Philly about a month ago and the flavors were incredible.

Since I know you may not have access to their products, using a good aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil will work nicely. I like eating quinoa salads for lunch as they’re so light, yet filling, but you can also serve this Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad as a side during your next outdoor gathering. ~Enjoy!

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Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad is an incredibly light and delicious salad made with nutty quinoa, garden fresh yellow and green squash in a sweet and tangy aged balsamic vinaigrette.

Course: Salads

Servings: 4 Cups

Author: Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 c . Water
• 1 c . Quinoa, rinsed
• 1 Medium Zucchini, rinsed and sliced lengthwise 1/2" thick
• 1 Medium Yellow Squash, rinsed and sliced lengthwise 1/2" thick
• 1 Thick Slice Red Onion
• 2 tbsp . Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tbsp . Aged Balsamic Vinegar
• Cooking Spray, if needed

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer and cover pot for approximately 20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
3. Allow the quinoa to cool slightly and fluff with a fork; then add it to a bowl.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, heat your grill and brown your zucchini, squash and onion. (Use cooking spray if using an indoor grill pan.) Once the vegetables have grill marks and have softened slightly, dice then add to the bowl along with the oil and vinegar. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Calories 132, Fat 6.5g, Carbs 15.7g, Fiber 1.5g, Sugar .8g, Protein 3g

*Nutritional information provided by Calorie Count and may not be 100% accurate.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 0

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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