Amazing Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables in Just 30 Minutes
Enjoy a burst of flavors with the Amazing Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables in Just 30 Minutes. This vibrant dish combines fluffy quinoa and colorful roasted veggies, making it a delightful choice for lunch, dinner, or as a side at gatherings. Packed with nutrients and quick to prepare, this salad is perfect for anyone seeking a healthy yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- 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, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with water or broth in a pot and cook according to package instructions.
- Toss vegetables in a mixing bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Spread veggies on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables and add fresh parsley.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg