Grilled Quinoa Cobb Salad

Grilled Quinoa Cobb Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup of Keen One Whole Seed Tricolor Quinoa or any color of your liking 
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 
  • 2 lemons 
  • 1 bunch scallions 
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes 
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves 
  • 1/4 cup toasted pistachios 
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions, simmer until quinoa is tender then remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork; then transfer to a large bowl 
  2. Meanwhile, whisk oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over warm quinoa and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  3. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill scallions and tomatoes in a grill basket, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and tomatoes begin to split, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice scallions into 1" pieces.
  4. Spoon quinoa onto a platter and top with scallions, tomatoes, avocado, mint, and pistachios. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Serve cold and enjoy!
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