Healthy Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe that is packed with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this quinoa salad with roasted vegetables! This dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish for your next gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

This image shows the finished dish, with the bright colors of the roasted vegetables contrasting with the fluffy quinoa. The salad is served on a white plate, making the colors pop even more.

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and transfer to a medium pot. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
3. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Toss the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out the vegetables on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake the vegetables for 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and browned, stirring occasionally.
5. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl and add the cooked quinoa, chopped parsley, mint, basil, feta cheese, and pine nuts. Toss gently to combine.
6. Divide the salad among bowls and serve warm or at room temperature.

This image shows the raw vegetables on a baking sheet, ready to be roasted. You can see the bright colors and different textures of the vegetables, which will add tons of flavor and nutrition to the finished dish.

This image shows the chopped fresh herbs and crumbled feta cheese in a bowl, ready to be added to the salad. The herbs add a fresh and bright flavor, while the feta cheese adds creamy and salty notes.