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
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
- Toss the zucchini, eggplant and butternut squash in the olive oil salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Cook the quinoa as directed on the package.
- Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Mix the roasted zucchini, eggplant and butternut squash, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, baby spinach and feta.
- Toss the dressing into the salad.
Anonymous says
February 26, 2009 at 12:46 amThis looks gorgeous. So colorful! And the feta is a nice touch.
Not Another Omnivore says
February 26, 2009 at 2:16 amYes! Vegetarian/Vegan! I’m all over this…
NAOmni
Not Another Omnivore says
February 26, 2009 at 2:17 amOkay, also I’m linking to you right now, check in five…
NAOmni
Amanda says
February 26, 2009 at 2:25 amquinoa is one of my favourite things ever, so healthy and incredibly delicious.
Chef Fresco says
February 26, 2009 at 2:44 amI had a delicious quinoa dish in Portland the other day and have been wanting to make one for quite some time. This looks great!
Mila says
February 26, 2009 at 3:23 amKevin I love this dish! Quinoa is so good for you! The roasted veggies and quinoa would make the craziest health nut happy 🙂
Elra says
February 26, 2009 at 4:11 amI love quinoa,it delicious!
Cheers,
Elra
Rita says
February 26, 2009 at 4:13 amHum, loved it!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
February 26, 2009 at 5:02 amIt looks really good, yum!
Cheers,
Rosa
Mrs Ergül says
February 26, 2009 at 5:42 amI just hate myself not not trying quinoa yet!
j & j dish it out says
February 26, 2009 at 5:53 amWow, 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.
Jin Hooi says
February 26, 2009 at 6:21 amI never heard about quinoa … but looks delicious !!!
Selba says
February 26, 2009 at 7:12 amLooks beautiful and delicious!
MeetaK says
February 26, 2009 at 7:36 amdishes like this always make me hungry. very much like my roasted veggie farro. Sure you would like that too!
Anonymous says
February 26, 2009 at 8:16 amThis looks delicious! Simple and beautiful!
Anonymous says
February 26, 2009 at 8:21 amKevin,how can you present something so gorgeous ? Oh its a torturing snap..(you are truly a food photographer!!)
Hayley says
February 26, 2009 at 12:17 pmI love your salad recipes. They’re always full of flavor and nutrition. Thanks for another great one!
Melynda says
February 26, 2009 at 12:39 pmHave 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
ttfn300 says
February 26, 2009 at 1:07 pmgreat dish 🙂
VeggieGirl says
February 26, 2009 at 1:26 pmI ADORE VEGETABLES AND QUINOA!!
Maria says
February 26, 2009 at 3:29 pmRoasted veggies are always a favorite meal of mine. I love the quinoa salad too!
Cheryl says
February 26, 2009 at 3:31 pmI have never had Quinoah, but this dish makes me want to run out and buy some!
lisa (dandysugar) says
February 26, 2009 at 3:49 pmI’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!
Dana Treat says
February 26, 2009 at 4:00 pmWhat a colorful and healthful salad. I love finding new ways to use quinoa.
Bridgett says
February 26, 2009 at 4:30 pmThese 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!
Marysol says
February 26, 2009 at 4:50 pmGee, 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!
Katrina says
February 26, 2009 at 6:47 pmThat looks SO good!
unconfidentialcook says
February 26, 2009 at 7:17 pmGreat 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!
Eliza28 says
February 26, 2009 at 7:33 pmI am gonna have to make this on the weekend..looks great!
pigpigscorner says
February 26, 2009 at 8:38 pmLooks really delicious! I really have to use the pack of quinoa I just bought soon!
Natashya says
February 26, 2009 at 8:47 pmJust delish, Kevin.
I love quinoa, and really should use it more often.
Lo says
February 26, 2009 at 9:38 pmGorgeous, Kevin – I’m always impressed by how such a humble pasta can make a meal look so great.
Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. says
February 26, 2009 at 10:03 pmYou use ingredients that hit the right spot with me. First, Farro, Now this.
This recipe is now on my to-do list. Thanks.
Nirvana says
February 26, 2009 at 10:16 pmlooks deeeelicious!
Deborah says
February 26, 2009 at 10:44 pmDelicious, and a great way to eat lots of veggies!
elly says
February 27, 2009 at 12:35 amYum! What’s not to like about roasted vegetables and quinoa? And cheese, of course.
kimberleyblue says
February 27, 2009 at 12:57 amLooks 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!
Soma says
February 27, 2009 at 1:13 amThese looks really lovely. I just made a simlar barley & veggie salad. I need to start using quinoa mroe often.
Dana McCauley says
February 27, 2009 at 1:33 amThat looks fantastic!
Jennifer says
February 27, 2009 at 10:46 amI love the combination of different vegetables in this dish!! Sounds wonderful!
Pam says
February 27, 2009 at 11:54 amPerfect in every way!
Joanne says
February 27, 2009 at 2:47 pmQuinoa is the best, and you’ve got all my favorite veggies in this salad…eggplant, butternut squash… This would make a GREAT lunch.
Helene says
February 27, 2009 at 4:02 pmBeautiful salad Kevin. Lot’s of great recipes since I left.
katiez says
February 27, 2009 at 7:50 pmGreat way to have quinoa – makes me anxious for summer and all the great veggies!
Lisa says
February 27, 2009 at 9:18 pmQuinoa is probably my favorite grain. What a delightful way to enjoy it. Perfect as usual.
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
February 27, 2009 at 11:20 pmBeautiful! I love quinoa, too — it’s a relatively recent addition to my diet, so I’m still collecting ideas for ways to use it.
pepsakoy says
February 28, 2009 at 10:49 pmI 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 !!
La Table De Nana says
March 4, 2009 at 12:31 pmI 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~
Heidi Pay says
March 15, 2009 at 9:49 pmYour 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?
Anonymous says
April 12, 2009 at 4:17 amok 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.
Andrew says
January 5, 2010 at 3:04 amI 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.
Anonymous says
June 17, 2011 at 11:52 pmMade 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!
Anonymous says
June 25, 2011 at 4:57 pmthis is great, but there is no instruction for the butternut squash in the directions
Kevin says
July 1, 2011 at 11:51 amAnonymous: The butternut squash gets roasted with the eggplant and zucchini. I have updated the recipe Thanks!
Anonymous says
September 12, 2011 at 12:05 pmI 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/
MoonPea says
October 12, 2011 at 4:35 pmHi 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
cass says
January 1, 2013 at 6:54 pmthere'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!
Kevin says
January 1, 2013 at 11:49 pmcass: Yes, you add the roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts when assembling the salad at the end. I have updated the recipe. Enjoy!