SUMMER SALAD BY THE LAKE

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I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son's school. The dish had to be as special as the teachers, who always go the extra mile for their students. I think this salad did the trick! It's hearty, earthy, sweet and loaded with nothing but good stuff. -Ramya Ramamurthy, Fremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 medium sweet peppers, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup fresh shelled peas or frozen peas
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together garlic, sweet peppers, oil, salt and pepper; transfer to a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until dark golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous and quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes., Transfer the couscous and quinoa to the bowl with roasted pepper mixture. Stir in the remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Abdullah_Sheikh
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall it was a good salad.


Tiana Palmer
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful and the veggies were fresh and crisp.


starly 123
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zoleka Mussana
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This salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the dressing was perfect.


ajibola Ayomikun kenny
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Not a fan. The dressing was too tangy and the veggies were not very crisp.


Ritik Sardar
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This salad was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Jéan T
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I was really excited to try this salad, but I was disappointed. The dressing was too oily and the veggies were not very fresh. I think I'll pass on this recipe next time.


Eden Ya
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Muhammad Kashan
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste and the veggies were not as crisp as I would have liked. I think I'll stick to my usual salad recipe.


VISA NETWORK AIR TRAVELS
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing it was. I loved that it was so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ana Thompson
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This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of fresh, crisp veggies and the tangy dressing was simply divine. I especially loved the addition of avocado, which added a creamy richness to the salad. Overall, it was a refreshing and flavorful d