Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

A tasty and healthy quinoa salad with feta cheese, roasted vegetables, and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Easy to make and great for a healthy 30-minute meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed

While quinoa is cooking, toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper

Spread them on a baking sheet

Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are tender and slightly browned

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and fresh parsley

Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine

Serve the quinoa salad warm or chilled

Enjoy