Makes:
6 - 8 servings
Utensil:
2 Qt./1.8L Sauce Pan with Cover
Saladmaster Food Processor
2.5 Qt. (1.49L) Culinary Basket
large mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
Raw thinly sliced zucchini is a nutritious and crunchy addition to your warm weather salads. Zucchini slices perfectly with the Saladmaster Machine and Cone #5 - toss with salt and in 30 minutes the zucchini is softened and takes on a whole new flavor. This is a simple way to add in lots of nutrient dense raw vegetables to your pasta and grain salads.
2
zucchini squash, waffled, use Cone #5
1⁄4
teaspoon
salt
(3
g)
1
cup
quinoa
(170
g)
2
cups
water
(475
mL)
1⁄2
cup
almonds, slivered and toasted
(56
g)
1⁄2
cup
fresh basil
(20
g)
1⁄2
cup
fresh parsley
(30
g)
2
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
2
tablespoons
olive oil
(30
mL)
2
tablespoons
raw cider vinegar
(30
mL)
1⁄4
cup
red onion, julienned, use Cone #2
(40
g)
salt and pepper to taste
1
ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice, optional
sprinkle of smoked mild paprika, optional
Directions:
- Place zucchini in culinary basket and rinse. Add salt to zucchini and toss to combine. Set aside and let zucchini soften and drain for 30 minutes.
- While zucchini is draining, place quinoa in colander, rinse with cool water and drain. Place rinsed quinoa and water in sauce pan and cover. Turn heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks reduce heat to low and cook for 12 - 14 minutes. When quinoa is cooked, remove from heat, leave covered, and let quinoa rest for 10 minutes.
- Place quinoa in mixing bowl and allow to cool. When cooled, add remaining ingredients to the quinoa and stir to combine.
- Drain zucchini and pat off excess water with paper towels. Add to quinoa and stir thoroughly.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve salad topped with diced avocado and sprinkle of smoked mild paprika, if desired.
Tips:
- Quinoa cooks quickly and adds a nice crunchy texture to any salad. A ¼ cup (46g) serving of quinoa has 6 grams of protein and is an excellent gluten-free option.
- There are so many varieties of quinoa available in the market. The combination of white, red and black quinoa makes a pretty presentation with all of the green herbs and vegetables. Substitute for whatever is available.
- Substitute zucchini squash for yellow summer squash or use a combination of both.
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