Summer Salad by the Lake

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 medium sweet peppers, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Salad:
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
  • 1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 cup fresh shelled peas
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425. Toss together garlic, sweet peppers, oil, salt and pepper; transfer to a 15×10×1-in. baking pan. Roast until dark golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

  3. Transfer the couscous and quinoa to the large bowl. Stir in the remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; gently toss to coat.

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