Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon-Herb Dressing

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon-Herb Dressing

Prep Time: x minutes Cook Time: y minutes

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon-Herb Dressing

A vibrant, protein-packed salad that balances heart‑healthy fats, complex carbs, and antioxidant‑rich veggies.

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Health Tip

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon‑Herb Dressing

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon‑Herb Dressing

A vibrant, protein-packed salad that balances heart‑healthy fats, complex carbs, and antioxidant-rich veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Salt and pepper for dressing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 15‑20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
2. While veggies roast, rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
4. In a large bowl, combine roasted veggies, cooked quinoa, parsley, mint, and almonds. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Sprinkle feta if using.
5. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with extra herbs or sliced almonds.

Health Tip

Combining protein-rich quinoa with fiber-packed vegetables helps maintain stable blood sugar, while the herbs and lemon provide antioxidants without added sodium.

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