Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad with Walnuts

Name: Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad with Walnuts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained; 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 1 pound assorted summer squash; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Summer Squash and Red Quinoa Salad with Walnuts was pinched from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Summer-Squash-and-Red-Quinoa-Salad-with-Walnuts-51108080" target="_blank">www.epicurious.com.</a>

"For this pretty side or meatless main salad, use medium and small squash for the best flavor. Quinoa and walnuts (or a grain and nut of your choosing) add heft...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/2 cup red or other quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh sieve, drained

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2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning

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1 pound assorted summer squash

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2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan plus 1/4 cup shaved with a peeler

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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar

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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

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1/2 cup walnuts, toasted

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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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