Description
A vibrant summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the peach halves with olive oil and grill cut side down for about 5 minutes until grill marks appear.
3. Remove peaches from grill and slice into wedges.
4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, grilled peaches, bell pepper, and red onion.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crumbled feta or goat cheese.
You can substitute lemon juice for lime if preferred.
Make sure quinoa is fully cooled before mixing for best texture.
This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg