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Colorful bowl of Vegetable Quinoa Salad With Lemon-basil Dressing filled with roasted veggies and quinoa for a Healthy Vegetable Quinoa Dish.

Fresh Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Zesty Lemon-Basil Dressing


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A bright, healthy salad combining roasted zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and fluffy quinoa, all tossed in a zesty lemon-basil dressing. Perfect as a main course, side dish, or meal prep option.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.

    2. In a pot, combine the quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

    3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

    4. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

    5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    6. Spread the chopped zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion on a baking sheet.

    7. Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    8. Roast the vegetables for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring halfway, until edges are slightly charred.

    9. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.

    10. Combine the warm quinoa and roasted vegetables in a large bowl.

    11. Pour the lemon-basil dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.

    12. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

    13. Serve warm or chilled and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: salad
    • Method: roasting
    • Cuisine: mediterranean

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 300
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 200
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 8
    • Cholesterol: 0

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