SUMMER RED QUINOA SALAD
RECIPE TYPE
Vegetarian
SERVES
Serves 6 to 8
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
1 summer squash or zucchini, sliced lengthwise |
1 each red and orange pepper, quartered |
2 cobs corn |
2 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil |
1 tsp each salt and pepper, divided |
3 tbsp Longo’s Signature Organic Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon |
2 tsp each lemon juice and white wine vinegar |
1 tsp Longo’s Honey |
1 pkg (450g) Longo’s Meal Kit Red Quinoa |
1/2 cup chopped fresh Longo’s Basil |
Directions
DIRECTIONS
Toss squash, peppers and corn with canola oil in large bowl. Season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Place on preheated grill over medium- high heat. Grill, turning as needed, for 6 to 10 minutes, until nicely grill marked and tender; remove to bowl.
Cool vegetables to room temperature. Chop zucchini and peppers into bite-sized pieces and cut kernels from cobs. Return vegetables to large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and remaining salt and pepper until combined. Add quinoa and basil to bowl of vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss until well combined.
A Dash of Advice
Cheese lovers can add crumbled feta or chèvre to taste.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONPer serving (1/8th recipe): 430 calories
Protein 11g | Fibre 8g |
Fat 16g | Sugar 9g |
Carbs 61g | Sodium 390mg |
