How To Prepare Quinoa Salad with Summer Squash, Scallions and Almonds ?

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking time: 30 mins

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot
• 2 summer squash
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cups red quinoa
• 5-6 scallions
• ½ cup flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup almonds

Instructions:

1. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add ½ the shallot and sauté for 1 minute. Add the squash and sauté until tender, 8-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, transfer to a large serving bowl and let cool.
2. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining ½ shallot and whisk to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the vinaigrette, quinoa, scallions and parsley to the squash and gently toss to combine. Check the seasoning then garnish with the almonds and additional parsley.

Posted by Coba Grills and we thank Today for this delicious recipe and the recipe link https://www.today.com/recipes/quinoa-salad-summer-squash-scallions-almonds-t26906