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Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad

Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad

This Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad is a vibrant dish packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for healthy meals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 205

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 heaping cups roasted broccoli
  • 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon Juice of one
  • 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • bowl
  • roasting pan

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
  2. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
  3. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl. Add the roasted broccoli, spinach, and green onion to the quinoa.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Gently stir.
  5. Add the chopped pistachios, feta cheese, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSodium: 88mgFiber: 3g

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be customized with different grains or add-ins like dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge. Serve warm or chilled.

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