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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 medium zucchinis, cubed
  • 1 medium eggplant, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spread the zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and roast for 25 minutes until the vegetables soften and start to brown.
  • While the vegetables roast, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Place it in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water absorbs. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the roasted vegetables and chickpeas. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
  • Fold in the feta cheese, parsley, and kalamata olives just before serving.

Notes

Roast the vegetables ahead and store them separately in the fridge so they keep their texture when you assemble the salad later. If you need a dairy-free version, skip the feta and add extra olives or a pinch more salt for savoriness. Leftovers hold in an airtight container for up to three days without the herbs and cheese, which you can stir in fresh when ready to eat.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Equipment: Baking sheet, Saucepan, Large bowl