Summer Salad Recipe: How to Make It

Summer Salad Recipe: How to Make It

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This hearty summer salad is packed with veggies, couscous, quinoa, greens and a touch of fruit. It's perfect for picnics and potlucks all season long.

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Ingredients

  • 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, thawed
  • 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

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