Black Quinoa Salad With Grilled Vegetables, Basil, Feta And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Black Quinoa Salad With Grilled Vegetables, Basil, Feta And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 large zucchini; 1 large eggplant; 1 cup raw black quinoa, cooked to equal approximately 4 cups cooked quinoa, and then cooled; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil; approximately 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (I like French feta made with sheep's milk); 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted for a minute or so in a hot skillet; Dressing; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon organic sugar or honey

Servings: persons

Salad
1 large zucchini
1 large eggplant
1 cup raw black quinoa, cooked to equal approximately 4 cups cooked quinoa, and then cooled
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
approximately 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (I like French feta made with sheep's milk)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted for a minute or so in a hot skillet
Dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon organic sugar or honey

1
Preheat your grill. Sliced the eggplant and zucchini and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in grill basket over high heat and grill until tender. Remove and allow to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
2
Combine the chopped grilled vegetables with the cooked quinoa and the basil in a large bowl. Add most of the crumbled feta cheese. Mix well.
3
Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and then pour over the salad. Mix well and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
4
Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and the rest of the feta. You can sprinkle a little more basil on top too, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 large zucchini, 1 large eggplant, 1 cup raw black quinoa, cooked to equal approximately 4 cups cooked quinoa, and then cooled, and more.

Yes, Black Quinoa Salad With Grilled Vegetables, Basil, Feta And Pine Nuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Black Quinoa Salad With Grilled Vegetables, Basil, Feta And Pine Nuts

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