Grilled Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Honey-Tahini Dressing
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published Jul 01, 2015
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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
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
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 769mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 33.2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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