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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

[heart_this] · Feb 25, 2009 · 58 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

I have been enjoying using quinoa since I first discovered it and my favorite way to use it is in salads. I am always on the lookout for new quinoa salad recipes and I recently came across this one for a quinoa salad with roasted vegetables in my bookmarks. This salad sounded almost perfect. I really like roasting vegetables and this salad is full of roasted vegetables. It also called for marinated artichoke hearts and I had a jar that I had just been itching to try. I did not have any sun dried tomatoes and since we were roasting all of the other vegetables I thought that there was no reason to not roast the red pepper as well. I also decided to add a simple balsamic vinaigrette for even more flavour. The roasted vegetable quinoa salad was nice and easy to make and it was super tasty and good! It was a nice light and healthy change after all of the heavy meals that I had been having lately.

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 cup zucchini (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 cup eggplant (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 cup butternut squash (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 roasted red pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons feta (crumbled)
directions
  1. Toss the zucchini, eggplant and butternut squash in the olive oil salt and pepper.
  2. Place onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated 400F/200C over for 30 minutes flipping once in the middle.
  3. Cook the quinoa as directed on the package.
  4. Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Mix the roasted zucchini, eggplant and butternut squash, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, baby spinach and feta.
  6. Toss the dressing into the salad.
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Food, Gluten-free, Main Course, Quinoa, Recipe, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2009 at 12:46 am

    This looks gorgeous. So colorful! And the feta is a nice touch.

    Reply
  2. Not Another Omnivore says

    February 26, 2009 at 2:16 am

    Yes! Vegetarian/Vegan! I’m all over this…

    NAOmni

    Reply
  3. Not Another Omnivore says

    February 26, 2009 at 2:17 am

    Okay, also I’m linking to you right now, check in five…

    NAOmni

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    February 26, 2009 at 2:25 am

    quinoa is one of my favourite things ever, so healthy and incredibly delicious.

    Reply
  5. Chef Fresco says

    February 26, 2009 at 2:44 am

    I had a delicious quinoa dish in Portland the other day and have been wanting to make one for quite some time. This looks great!

    Reply
  6. Mila says

    February 26, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Kevin I love this dish! Quinoa is so good for you! The roasted veggies and quinoa would make the craziest health nut happy 🙂

    Reply
  7. Elra says

    February 26, 2009 at 4:11 am

    I love quinoa,it delicious!
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  8. Rita says

    February 26, 2009 at 4:13 am

    Hum, loved it!

    Reply
  9. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:02 am

    It looks really good, yum!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  10. Mrs Ergül says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:42 am

    I just hate myself not not trying quinoa yet!

    Reply
  11. j & j dish it out says

    February 26, 2009 at 5:53 am

    Wow, this looks really yummy. I just bought my first bag of Quinoa and I have been looking over several recipes on how to try it. I think this might be my first. Thanks.

    Reply
  12. Jin Hooi says

    February 26, 2009 at 6:21 am

    I never heard about quinoa … but looks delicious !!!

    Reply
  13. Selba says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:12 am

    Looks beautiful and delicious!

    Reply
  14. MeetaK says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:36 am

    dishes like this always make me hungry. very much like my roasted veggie farro. Sure you would like that too!

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:16 am

    This looks delicious! Simple and beautiful!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:21 am

    Kevin,how can you present something so gorgeous ? Oh its a torturing snap..(you are truly a food photographer!!)

    Reply
  17. Hayley says

    February 26, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    I love your salad recipes. They’re always full of flavor and nutrition. Thanks for another great one!

    Reply
  18. Melynda says

    February 26, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Have not tried quinoa as yet, but this salad will be my first try! You offer some great recipes, have come to check your blog daily.

    thanks

    Reply
  19. ttfn300 says

    February 26, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    great dish 🙂

    Reply
  20. VeggieGirl says

    February 26, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I ADORE VEGETABLES AND QUINOA!!

    Reply
  21. Maria says

    February 26, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Roasted veggies are always a favorite meal of mine. I love the quinoa salad too!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl says

    February 26, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I have never had Quinoah, but this dish makes me want to run out and buy some!

    Reply
  23. lisa (dandysugar) says

    February 26, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I’m a big fan of quinoa. I have it all the time just like this, with lots of veggies. I love your addition of feta. This looks delicious!

    Reply
  24. Dana Treat says

    February 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    What a colorful and healthful salad. I love finding new ways to use quinoa.

    Reply
  25. Bridgett says

    February 26, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    These are the meals I have been enjoying myself lately. Can’t get the hubby to fully go for it, but I am loving veggie dishes more and more. This looks fantastic!

    Reply
  26. Marysol says

    February 26, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Gee, that looks pretty.

    Kevin, I love Quinoa and tend to use it as a side dish for chicken or fish, quite often.
    But, I haven’t used it in a salad yet. And your colorful salad is certainly inspiring!

    Reply
  27. Katrina says

    February 26, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    That looks SO good!

    Reply
  28. unconfidentialcook says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    Great idea to use quinoa. And, vegetables that are roasted as so much better….I make much the same with tabouli (with lots of lemon and parsely), but I’d love a change of pace. Thank you!

    Reply
  29. Eliza28 says

    February 26, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I am gonna have to make this on the weekend..looks great!

    Reply
  30. pigpigscorner says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Looks really delicious! I really have to use the pack of quinoa I just bought soon!

    Reply
  31. Natashya says

    February 26, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Just delish, Kevin.
    I love quinoa, and really should use it more often.

    Reply
  32. Lo says

    February 26, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Gorgeous, Kevin – I’m always impressed by how such a humble pasta can make a meal look so great.

    Reply
  33. Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    You use ingredients that hit the right spot with me. First, Farro, Now this.
    This recipe is now on my to-do list. Thanks.

    Reply
  34. Nirvana says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    looks deeeelicious!

    Reply
  35. Deborah says

    February 26, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    Delicious, and a great way to eat lots of veggies!

    Reply
  36. elly says

    February 27, 2009 at 12:35 am

    Yum! What’s not to like about roasted vegetables and quinoa? And cheese, of course.

    Reply
  37. kimberleyblue says

    February 27, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Looks awesome! Fresh, healthy and tasty.

    One of my favourite ways to use quinoa is in tabbouleh, in place of some of the bulgur. It really adds to the dish!

    Reply
  38. Soma says

    February 27, 2009 at 1:13 am

    These looks really lovely. I just made a simlar barley & veggie salad. I need to start using quinoa mroe often.

    Reply
  39. Dana McCauley says

    February 27, 2009 at 1:33 am

    That looks fantastic!

    Reply
  40. Jennifer says

    February 27, 2009 at 10:46 am

    I love the combination of different vegetables in this dish!! Sounds wonderful!

    Reply
  41. Pam says

    February 27, 2009 at 11:54 am

    Perfect in every way!

    Reply
  42. Joanne says

    February 27, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Quinoa is the best, and you’ve got all my favorite veggies in this salad…eggplant, butternut squash… This would make a GREAT lunch.

    Reply
  43. Helene says

    February 27, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Beautiful salad Kevin. Lot’s of great recipes since I left.

    Reply
  44. katiez says

    February 27, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Great way to have quinoa – makes me anxious for summer and all the great veggies!

    Reply
  45. Lisa says

    February 27, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Quinoa is probably my favorite grain. What a delightful way to enjoy it. Perfect as usual.

    Reply
  46. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    February 27, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Beautiful! I love quinoa, too — it’s a relatively recent addition to my diet, so I’m still collecting ideas for ways to use it.

    Reply
  47. pepsakoy says

    February 28, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    I have never tried quinoa but it looks similar to bulghar wheat which is my favorite..roasted vegetable sounds great, I’m sure this is a great dish !!

    Reply
  48. La Table De Nana says

    March 4, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I have never tried quinoa and am very tempted.I may just start with thsi recipe..You are quite the chef Kevin..I had not been in a while…you never cease to go further!Well done~

    Reply
  49. Heidi Pay says

    March 15, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    Your food looks phenomenal! Just the types of dishes I love. We are going to be visiting Quebec and Montreal from San Francisco later this year, any tips on where to eat local authentic food?

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2009 at 4:17 am

    ok i am writing this on an older post so it’s not viewed. but kevin, i need to tell you something… you’re becoming the laughing stock of the food blogger world. it’s not your food. your food is great. it’s those COMMENTS. they are lame. “that sure looks great” or a variation of the post title is NOT GOOD. we joke about you and perhaps you might want to consider this. just sayin… no malice intended. but it’s sort of weird.

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  51. Andrew says

    January 5, 2010 at 3:04 am

    I found this recipe after searching google for a good recipe that would put this box of quinoa I have to good use. It was absolutely wonderful, although I did finally realize that I just cannot get into artichoke hearts. I want to love them as they are in so many of my favorite types of foods, but they just seem to drown so many nice flavors out of dishes. I also found this recipe to be a bit to "quinoa-ey". I'd probably go 3/4 cup of the stuff and add a bit more veggies. But, that's just how I roll.

    Anywho, thanks for the recipe, buddy. It really was great.

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  52. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Made this for a shared dinner with friends – was the hit of the night! Colourful, delicious, but light and healthy…they couldn't shut up about it. Nice one! Thanks!

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  53. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    this is great, but there is no instruction for the butternut squash in the directions

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  54. Kevin says

    July 1, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Anonymous: The butternut squash gets roasted with the eggplant and zucchini. I have updated the recipe Thanks!

    Reply
  55. Anonymous says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I made something a little similar, but also different, you should have a look 🙂 It's Ratatouille Cous Cous Salad http://kirschplunder.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/recipe-couscous-salad-ratatouille/

    Reply
  56. MoonPea says

    October 12, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Hi Closet Cook! I'm new to your blog and I love it 🙂 I am a fellow blogger and found your blog when I was much in need of a quinoa picture for my latest recipe. I hope you don't mind, but I used your beautiful picture with full credit to you and a nudge for my readers to check out your site. Thanks and happy cooking-

    Kate

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  57. cass says

    January 1, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    there's no info on roasted red peppers & artichoke hearts in the instructions…i'm assuming you just add these in before tossing the salad?
    thanks!

    Reply
  58. Kevin says

    January 1, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    cass: Yes, you add the roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts when assembling the salad at the end. I have updated the recipe. Enjoy!

    Reply

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