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Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad
4.6 from 66 votes

Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad

This salad features roasted winter vegetables like carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, and butternut squash mixed with fluffy quinoa. A cinnamon maple-cider vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy warmth balanced by fresh parsley and crunchy roasted walnuts. The combination creates varied textures and flavors suitable for a hearty yet fresh dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 Tbsp algae oil Thrive brand
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped, large
  • 1 parsnip peeled and chopped, large
  • 1 sweet potato chopped, small
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1/3 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1/3 cup walnuts roasted and chopped
Cinnamon Maple-Cider Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup algae oil Thrive brand
  • 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the vegetables over a large baking sheet. Drizzle with algae oil and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Use your hands to toss everything together until all vegetables are coated. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are golden-brown and have reached desired done-ness.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions while the vegetables are roasting.
  3. Add all ingredients for the cider vinaigrette to a small blender and blend until combined (note: if you don’t have a small blender, no sweat: you can whisk the dressing in a bowl or measuring cup).
  4. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a serving bowl along with the roasted winter vegetables. Add in all of the dressing, parsley, and roasted walnuts. Toss everything together until combined.
  5. Taste salad for flavor and add more sea salt and/or cider vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 to 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.