Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
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4.7
Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
Description
This salad features quinoa cooked until tender then fluffed and combined with roasted broccoli and roughly chopped spinach for freshness. Green onion contributes a mild sharpness and texture contrast. Chopped pistachios provide a crunchy bite, and crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the vegetables and grains.
The dressing made from olive oil and fresh lemon juice adds brightness and ties the ingredients together without overpowering them. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the salad offers a balance of savory, nutty, and citrus notes with varied textures.
It can be served as a nutritious side dish or a light vegetarian meal. The ingredients hold well if prepared ahead and are best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 broccoli roasted, heaping cups
- 3 cups spinach roughly chopped
- 1 green onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/3 cup pistachio chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan,bring quinoa and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.
- Add the roasted broccoli, spinach, and green onion to the quinoa. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Gently stir. Add the chopped pistachios, feta cheese, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1505IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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