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    Meatless Dinners: Summer Squash and Red Quinoa with Walnuts

    By | Shine Food – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 11:49 AM EDT

    Photo by Romulo YanesPhoto by Romulo YanesRecipe by Soa Davies, Bon Appétit

    For this pretty side or meatless main salad, use medium and small squash for the best flavor. Quinoa and walnuts (or a grain and nut of your choosing) add heft.

    Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad with Walnuts
    4-6 servings
     active: 20 minutes total: 35 minutes



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    Ingredients
    1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained
    2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning
    1 pound assorted summer squash
    2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler
    1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon
    Sherry vinegar
    6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper
    1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
    1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
    1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

    Preparation
    Bring quinoa and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Season with salt, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is tender but not mushy, 12-15 minutes. Drain; return quinoa to hot saucepan. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Uncover; fluff with a fork and let cool.

    Cut squash into 1/8"-thick slices, some lengthwise and some crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl, season with 2 tsp. salt, and toss to coat. Let sit until slightly wilted, about 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.

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    Whisk grated Parmesan, zest, juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Combine squash, quinoa, parsley, walnuts, and basil in a large bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.

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