Summer Squash And Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts Recipe

Name: Summer Squash And Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained; 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1 pound assorted summer squash; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1 pound assorted summer squash
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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["Bring quinoa and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Season with salt, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is tender but not mushy, 12-15 minutes. Drain; return quinoa to hot saucepan. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Uncover; fluff with a fork and let cool.", "Cut squash into 1/8""-thick slices, some lengthwise and some crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl, season with 2 teaspoons salt, and toss to coat. Let sit until slightly wilted, about 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.", "Whisk grated Parmesan, zest, juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.", "Combine squash, quinoa, parsley, walnuts, and basil in a large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Garnish with shaved Parmesan."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained, 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning, 1 pound assorted summer squash, 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler, and more.

Yes, Summer Squash And Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts 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.

Summer Squash And Red Quinoa Salad With Walnuts

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