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A nutritious and colorful quinoa salad with roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small eggplant, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Calories
380 kcal
Protein
10g
Carbs
42g
Fat
20g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
8g
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 3
While quinoa is cooking, place diced bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and red onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- 4
Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature. This salad can also be refrigerated and served cold.
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Chef's Tips
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to keep the salad fresh.
- Add a protein like chickpeas or grilled chicken to make this a complete meal.
- This salad is very versatile - feel free to use whatever vegetables are in season.
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