Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables Recipe
How to make Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables ?
Preparation Time: 15 minutes |
Cooking Time: |
Serve: 4 |
Ingredients for Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables Recipe
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1. | 1 cup quinoa |
2. | 2 cups water |
3. | 1 red bell pepper, sliced |
4. | 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced |
5. | 1 zucchini, sliced |
6. | 1 red onion, sliced |
7. | 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved |
8. | 2 tablespoons olive oil |
9. | Salt and pepper |
10. | 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley |
11. | 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint |
12. | 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
13. | 2 tablespoons lemon juice |
14. | 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
Steps of Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables Recipe
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1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
2. | Rinse the quinoa in cold water and place it in a pot with the 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. |
3. | While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Toss the bell peppers, zucchini, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. |
4. | In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables. Add the cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, and basil, and toss to combine. |
5. | In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss to coat. |
6. | Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. |
7. | Serve the quinoa salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs, if desired. |
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by using your favorite roasted vegetables or fresh herbs.
- To save time, you can prepare the quinoa and roast the vegetables in advance and store them in separate containers in the fridge until ready to assemble the salad.
- This salad makes a great meal prep option and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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