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Roasted Vegetable Cilantro Quinoa Salad

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow squash de-seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini de-seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup olive oil divided
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 6 cups cooked quinoa
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ounces goat cheese diced
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • DO-AHEAD TIP: Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, toss together squash, zucchini, 1/4 cup of olive oil, the salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Spread mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, place remaining olive oil, Parmesan, vinegar, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth. Fold cilantro puree and roasted vegetables into the prepared quinoa; season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve over mixed greens and top with diced goat cheese and cherry tomato halves.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve sliced English cucumber on the side VEGETARIAN: No change necessary. KOSHER: No change necessary. GLUTEN FREE: Make sure vinegar is gluten free. NUTRITION: Per Serving 913 Calories; 33g Fat; 31g Protein; 131g Carbohydrate; 14g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 153mg Sodium. Exchanges: 8 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 6 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 24
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