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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad Recipe

Urvashee Patel
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad gets even better as it sits. A side dish you'll return to again and again!
4 from 12 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Quinoa
  • 1 small Eggplant 3/4 inch diced
  • 1 Red Pepper 1 inch diced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper 1 inch diced
  • 1 Red Onion 1 inch diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2/3 cup Olive Oil Divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Salt Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Divided
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 Scallion Thinly sliced
  • 15-20 Fresh Basil Leaves Cut julienne
  • 8 ounces Fat Free Crumbled Feta

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Rinse and drain the quinoa thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa with 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. The grains should be soft when done.
  • When the quinoa is done transfer it to a large bowl to allow it to cool and let extra steam escape.
  • On a large sheet pan, toss the eggplant, peppers, onion, and garlic with 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. The vegetables should all be oil-coated.
  • Roast in the oven for 40 minutes or until soft and browned. Turn the veggies halfway through with a spatula. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Combine the quinoa, vegetables and dressing into a large bowl and gently toss to mix in the dressing. Add the scallions, feta and basil.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 997mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cheese, Quinoa, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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