Grilled Vegetable and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Wholesome and Flavourful Grilled Vegetable and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

If you're craving a nutritious and delicious salad that's bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, my Grilled Vegetable and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a must-try. This colourful and nourishing dish combines grilled courgette, artichoke hearts, black olives, and more, all tossed with fluffy quinoa. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish for your next gathering, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Join me on a culinary journey that celebrates the goodness of fresh vegetables and the richness of Mediterranean flavours. Get ready to indulge in this irresistible salad and fuel your body with essential nutrients. Discover the recipe below and elevate your salad game with this wholesome and flavourful dish. 

Grilled Vegetable and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• Finely slice 65 g of red onion.

• Zest and juice one lemon.

• Halve and cut 400 g of courgette into 2cm pieces.

• Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil over the courgette.

• Cook 100 g of quinoa according to package instructions.

• Halve 160 g of baby tomatoes.

• Halve 60 g of black olives.

• Roughly chop 140 g of artichoke hearts (jarred).

• Roughly chop 20 g of parsley.

• Crumble 40 g of feta cheese.

 Directions

In a large bowl, combine the red onion with lemon juice and add a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Preheat a griddle pan and coat the courgette pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the courgette for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper.

To the bowl with the onion and lemon juice, add the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the quinoa salad in bowls and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Enjoy!

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