At the end of a hot summer day, the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven. We prefer dishes that require as little cooking as possible on those days, and there are only so many ways to make a salad. This recipe combines our favorite salad veggies with filling, protein-packed quinoa for a satisfying alternative to typical salads. It’s fresh and light and bursting with summer flavor, and it’s hearty enough to serve as the main dish at dinner. We also love to have this cool and refreshing quinoa garden toss as a side when we’re grilling. It’s easy to throw together, and it doesn’t heat up the kitchen!