Kale & Summer Squash Salad with Quinoa & Lemon
Kale & Summer Squash Salad with Quinoa & Lemon might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 305 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and fodmap friendly diet. Head to the store and pick up flat leaf parsley leaves, walnuts, tuscan kale, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Bring 4 cups salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add 2 teaspoons salt and quinoa, cover with lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender but , 12–15 minutes.
Drain well and return quinoa to hot saucepan. Cover with lid and let sit for 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork and let cool.Use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to thinly slice squash, some lengthwise and some crosswise.
Whisk grated Parmesan, zest, juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Combine squash, quinoa, kale, parsley, walnuts, and basil in a large bowl.
Pour dressing over; toss to coat.
Garnish with shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges.