Healthy and Delicious Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Looking for a tasty and nutritious salad recipe that's easy to make and perfect for any season? Try this quinoa salad with roasted vegetables and lemon vinaigrette!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the rinsed and drained quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the lemon vinaigrette.
6. Combine the cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables in a large bowl. Add the chopped fresh parsley, mint, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
7. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the quinoa and vegetables. Toss to coat.
8. Serve the quinoa salad warm or chilled, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

This quinoa salad with roasted vegetables and lemon vinaigrette is a perfect meal for lunch, dinner or as a side dish. It's packed with protein and fiber from the quinoa and veggies, and the lemon vinaigrette adds a refreshing tangy flavor. Give it a try and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal!