Summer Salad by the Lake

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

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 to Make It: 

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: 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.

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