Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring fluffy quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or as a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes and onions
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chickpeas or grilled chicken
- 1 avocado, diced
- Dressing: 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa by rinsing and cooking it according to package instructions.
- Roast sweet potatoes and onions at 425°F for 20-25 minutes with olive oil and seasoning.
- Whisk together olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, quinoa, roasted veggies, protein, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the dressing and toss gently before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate.
- Add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for additional texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa Power Salad, Healthy Quinoa Salad, Meal Prep Salad, Vegan Salad