Quinoa salad with grilled vegetables

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Quinoa
  • Quinoa : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
• Grilled Vegetables
  • Zucchini (sliced) : 2 medium-sized
  • Bell Peppers (sliced) : 2 medium-sized
  • Red Onion (sliced) : 1 small
  • Olive Oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black Pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
• Salad Dressing
  • Lemon Juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Olive Oil : 1/4 cup cup
  • Dijon Mustard : 1 tablespoon
  • Honey : 1 tablespoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black Pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the Quinoa
• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Grill the Vegetables
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• In a large bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side or until they are tender and slightly charred.
• Remove from the grill and let them cool.
• Prepare the Salad Dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
• Assemble the Salad
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled vegetables, and salad dressing.
• Toss gently until everything is well coated.
• Adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Serve the quinoa salad with grilled vegetables chilled or at room temperature.

Tips

• You can add other grilled vegetables like eggplant or mushrooms for more variety.
• Feel free to customize the salad dressing by adding herbs or spices of your choice.

Information

• Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein and fiber.
• Grilling the vegetables adds a smoky flavor to the salad.