QUINOA SALAD WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI

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Try this easy veggie salad for a great source of iron and enjoy as a light lunch or supper. It uses gluten-free quinoa for an extra dose of protein

Provided by Good Food team

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion , sliced
1 large roasted pepper from a jar, thickly sliced, or a handful of ready-roasted sliced peppers
200g quinoa
500ml vegetable stock
small bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
zest and juice 1 lemon
large pinch sugar
250g pack halloumi cheese , cut into 6 sliced

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a medium saucepan. Cook the onion and pepper for a few mins, then add the quinoa and cook for a further 3 mins. Add the stock, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins or until soft, then stir through half the parsley. Heat the grill.
Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice with the remaining parsley and oil, and a large pinch of sugar and salt. Grill the halloumi until both sides are golden and crisp. Serve the salad with the grilled halloumi and the dressing poured over everything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium