Amazing Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables in Just 30 Minutes
Discover the Amazing Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables in Just 30 Minutes – a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion! This delightful salad features fluffy quinoa paired with an array of roasted vegetables, making it a colorful and healthy addition to your lunch or dinner table. Whether served warm or chilled, this salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or turkey. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s also meal prep-friendly, allowing you to enjoy wholesome lunches throughout the week. Impress your friends and family with this fresh and flavorful salad that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth; cook until fluffy according to package instructions.
- Toss diced vegetables with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables and fresh parsley.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg