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6 June 15, 2015 Gluten Free

Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

A nutrient and superfood dense salad – this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

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A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

I have a confession.

I am an addict to making hearty salads. One dish meals. Nutrient dense, hearty one dish meals.

You could say I love the nutritional boost from them. But also, I secretly love the idea of less dishes. Makes for one happy cook!

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

It’s no secret that I have a love with quinoa. Caramelized butternut squash quinoa salad. To walnut and kale quinoa salad to even quinoa encrusted chicken fingers. No dish is safe from my love affair. But I don’t see anyone complaining. And if you are, I am glad we are separated by the internet world. Kidding!

Sorta….

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

With all the summer produce in abundance, one of my ‘go-t0’ make ahead meals is a quinoa salad bursting with said summer produce.  Grilled zucchini, sweet corn, crunch red peppers, and sweet red onion mix with fluffy, whole grain quinoa. Then drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette that ties it all together. The basil freshens the salad and the lemon adds the brightness. Simply drizzle. Let marinate then chow down!

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Megan

A nutrient and superfood dense salad - this Grilled Summer Vegetable Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors and drizzled with a light, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette!

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Ingredients

  • 2 ears of corn
  • 2 zucchini, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 red peppers, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, sliced thick
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium. Spray or rub corn with non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil. Lay on grill & turn once one side is charred. Remove from heat and let cool. Slice the kernels off the cob and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, Grease a grill basket and add the zucchini, peppers and onion. Place on grill. Toss every few minutes and cook under tender-crisp. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. While veggies grill, cook the quinoa according to the package. Once cooked, remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
  4. For the Vinaigrette, combine all ingredients.
  5. Add the corn, veggies and vinaigrette to the quinoa bowl. Toss to combine all. Serve.
Recipe Type: Salad

Notes

*This salad is great served the next day as the flavors deepen. Just reheat in the microwave.

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Comments

  1. Jenn Peas and Crayons says

    June 15, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Ohmygosh girl! You have the best looking salads ever! This is clearly no exception - pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 6:21 am

      Awe thank you so much Jenn!!
      Reply
  2. Heather / girlichef says

    June 15, 2015 at 7:10 am

    This sounds fantastic! Between the grilled veggies and that vinaigrette - there is so much amazing flavor just screaming through the pictures. Want it.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Oh why thank you Heather! Its a fav around here for sure!
      Reply
  3. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    June 15, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I love how bright and fresh this is, so perfect for summer!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Isn't colorful food necessary for summer?! Thanks Kim!
      Reply
  4. Malinda@Countryside Cravings says

    June 15, 2015 at 8:58 am

    This salad looks awesome!! You make such mouth watering salads! My whole family enjoys eating quinoa so this would be great!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Oh why thank you Malinda!! I hope you allude enjoy it :)
      Reply
  5. heather @french press says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:36 am

    grilled veggies and quinoa YUM!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Right?! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  6. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

    June 15, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Love all the bright flavors in this dish! I'm with you, I'm totally a one pot kinda girl. Pinned! Can't wait to make this one soon!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      Right?! One pot is so much better! Thanks Alex!
      Reply
  7. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    June 15, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    How beautiful and fresh! And I love your presentation!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 15, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Awe thanks so much Dani!
      Reply
  8. Beth says

    June 15, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    When are you going to invite me over for dinner?! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 7:12 am

      The door is always open ;)
      Reply
  9. Nutmeg Nanny says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    This salad is sooooo perfect for summer. All those veggies and that vinaigrette....I want!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 7:06 am

      I will gladly share! Thanks!
      Reply
  10. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    June 15, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I love healthy dishes like this! Perfect for grilling season...I am really loving that lemon basil vinaigrette! Gonna have to make that next week. I have SOOO much basil right now!! Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Oh jealous! Can you share some of that basil?! Thanks love!
      Reply
  11. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    June 15, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    It takes a very special salad to make me hungry! Totally craving a bowlful right now Meg - looks incredible and such perfect use of seasonal produce.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Awe I take that as a huge compliment! Thanks Thalia!
      Reply
  12. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    What an amazing simple yet oh so tasty dish! Love quinoa - I eat it almost everyday!! This is such a fun way to have salad!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Isn't it the best?! Thanks Sam!
      Reply
  13. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I love hearty salads too, but it's because I'm afraid a regular salad won't be enough food for me! ;) This looks amazing, Meg. Your photos are always so beautiful!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Exactly! More the merrier! Thanks Andi!
      Reply

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