4.7 from 63 votes
Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad combines nutty quinoa with roasted broccoli, fresh spinach, and green onion. Chopped pistachios add crunch, while crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, salty element. A lemon and olive oil dressing brightens the salad, rounding out the textures and flavors with zesty and savory notes. This salad offers a balanced mix of tender grains, roasted vegetable, and fresh greens for a satisfying side or light main.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
205 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% 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.