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Quick and Easy BBQ Quinoa Salad: A Healthy and Flavorful Side

A smoky, fresh BBQ quinoa salad loaded with grilled vegetables and a tangy-sweet BBQ lime dressing. Perfect as a light summer side dish for cookouts, picnics, and weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Dice the red bell pepper and slice the zucchini. Measure remaining ingredients.
  2. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add bell pepper, corn, and zucchini. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and grill about 5 minutes, turning often, until tender with grill marks.
  4. Whisk BBQ sauce, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, toss cooked quinoa with grilled vegetables.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently. Chill at least 10 minutes, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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