Wheat-free Roasted Beet And Quinoa Salad

This Wheat-Free Roasted Beet and Quinoa Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of earthy roasted beets, nutty quinoa, and tangy vinaigrette creates a flavorful and satisfying salad.

Wheat-free Roasted Beet And Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the diced beets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted beets, parsley, walnuts, and feta cheese (if using). Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
8g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Baking sheet Medium saucepan Whisk Large mixing bowl

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

This salad is delicious on its own as a light lunch or served as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. It pairs well with a glass of crisp white wine.

Tips & tricks

To save time, you can roast the beets and cook the quinoa in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the salad.

Cost

$10