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May 6, 2018 · 4 Comments

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad

Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Salad Recipes

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Quinoa Salad with yellow and green squash in a sweet and tangy aged balsamic vinaigrette.

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.

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad in a bowl.

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.

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad

How do you make Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad?

For this recipe you'll need quinoa, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, EVOO, and aged balsamic vinegar. First, bring measured amount water to cook the quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Add the quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer and cover pot for approximately 20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Allow the quinoa to cool slightly and fluff with a fork; then add it to a bowl.

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad in a white bowl.

While the quinoa is cooking, heat your grill and brown your zucchini, squash and onion on both sides. 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.

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

Grilled Squash Quinoa Salad

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. Water
  • 1 c. Quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 Medium Zucchini, rinsed and sliced lengthwise ½" thick
  • 1 Medium Yellow Squash, rinsed and sliced lengthwise ½" thick
  • 1 Thick Slice Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • Cooking Spray, if needed

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer and cover pot for approximately 20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
  • Allow the quinoa to cool slightly and fluff with a fork; then add it to a bowl.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
Keyword quinoa, squash
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  1. Terra says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Grilled squash, heck ya! Hubby and I would devour this lovely recipe! It looks gorgeous! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      April 30, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks my dear! It didn't last long here either. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

    April 30, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I am all about quinoa lately. I just posted a Mexican quinoa 🙂 Pinning this for later!!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      April 30, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      Oh that sounds good too Bobbi, I have to go check that one out too!

      Reply

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