Grilled Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
Grilled Zucchini Quinoa Salad & Honey-Tahini Dressing is hearty and filling. The quinoa is full of nutrition and protein making this perfect as a main dish.
Grilled Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini sesame seed paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (optional)
- ½ cup raw pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-low. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into ¼-inch long strips. Grill the zucchini for 1-2 minutes per side, just until tender. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
- While the zucchini is cooling, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the quinoa to a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. If desired, toss in the fresh thyme for some added flavor. Evenly divide the quinoa among 4 plates. Arrange the grilled zucchini on top of the quinoa and drizzle with the dressing. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of seeds over each dish, along with a bit of the parsley (if using).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 769mg22%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 545IU11%
Vitamin C 33.2mg40%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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