Arugula Quinoa Salad With Roasted Zucchini
This Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini is fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. It features fluffy quinoa, roasted zucchini, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed with a preserved lemon vinaigrette. Toasted pine nuts add crunch while fresh parsley and mint bring it all together. Perfect as a side or a light, satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
- .75 cup.75 cup.75 cup Quinoa, rinsed
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Water
- 111 Zucchini, small, diced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Kosher Salt
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Arugula, chopped if needed
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Pomegranate, or dried cherries
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 222 Mint Leaves, chopped
- 222 Parsley, chopped
- 222 Pine Nuts, toasted and cooled
- 111 Lemon, preserved, rinsed, finely chopped
- 222 Lemon Juice, fresh
- 111 Lemon, zest of one
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Honey, or maple syrup (optional)
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 111 Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 111 Sea Salt, flaky, to taste
Dressing
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes. Cool.
- Toss the zucchini with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender. Let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the preserved lemon, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, honey (if using), and olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and flaky sea salt to taste. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, quinoa, roasted zucchini, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, mint, parsley, and pine nuts.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
- Add salt or pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill briefly for a more composed flavor.
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Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 336 |
Fat: | 24 g |
Carbohydrates: | 26 g |
Protein: | 8 g |
Cholesterol: | 13 g |
Sodium: | 153 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 4 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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