Quick Easy Quinoa Salad: Deliciously Roasted Veggie Bliss
Enjoy a nourishing and vibrant Quick & Easy Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables that’s perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- On a baking sheet, toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork, then mix in roasted vegetables.
- Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust vegetables according to your preference.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Quinoa Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Healthy Salad