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Quick Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

A delicious and colorful quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, tossed in a fresh lemon dressing for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed before cooking
  • 2 cups vegetable broth For cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 cup spinach leaves Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting vegetables
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon Freshly squeezed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it warms up, wash your vegetables to get them nice and clean.
  2. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and then stir in the rinsed quinoa.
  4. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
Roasting Vegetables
  1. On a large baking sheet, spread out the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
  3. Spread them out in an even layer and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, fluff the quinoa with a fork, then add the roasted vegetables and fresh spinach.
  2. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and mix everything together until combined.
  3. Taste and adjust by adding more olive oil, lemon juice, or salt and pepper as desired.
  4. Enjoy your Quick Quinoa Salad warm, at room temperature, or refrigerated for a refreshing bite later!

Notes

Substitute vegetables based on availability. For extra protein, consider adding chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to one month.