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- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 4 cups yellow summer squash cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups snipped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup arugula
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
1. In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add squash; cook until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat; let cool. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place quinoa in a strainer; rinse with cold water. In a large saucepan combine the 3 cups water and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat. Add quinoa. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until the grain becomes translucent, the white germ forms a spiral on the exterior of the grain, and most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together lemon peel, lemon juice, the 1/3 cup grapeseed oil, the honey, and garlic. In a large bowl combine undrained cooked quinoa, squash, mint, and arugula. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Icon: energy boosting, high fiber, vegetarian
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- cal. (kcal) 497,
- Fat, total (g) 29,
- sat. fat (g) 3,
- carb. (g) 50,
- Monosaturated fat (g) 5,
- Polyunsaturated fat (g) 20,
- fiber (g) 6,
- sugar (g) 5,
- pro. (g) 11,
- vit. A (IU) 340,
- vit. C (mg) 50,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 2,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 161,
- sodium (mg) 445,
- Potassium (mg) 736,
- calcium (mg) 101,
- iron (mg) 9,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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