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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 zucchini cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 yellow squash cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper remove the seeds, then cut into strips lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 250 g halloumi thickly sliced

Creamy Lemon Dressing:

  • 1 5.3 ounce container plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, Pure Lemon Paste, red onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add milk, about a teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. For best flavor, prepare and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. 
  • In a medium pot, bring water to a simmer. Add the quinoa, cover and turn the heat to low. Cook until the quinoa is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, add zucchini, squash and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place zucchini, squash and scallions on the grill and grill for 3 minutes or until golden. Flip and grill the other side until golden and tender about 3 minutes. 
  • Drizzle the halloumi slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add to the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden and charred.
  • In a large bowl add the cooked quinoa and grilled vegetables and mix to combine. Add the dressing and toss. Serve on a platter with halloumi.