Description
Bright, fresh, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables is the perfect easy recipe for lunch or dinner. It combines fluffy quinoa, roasted vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing to create a healthy, satisfying dish. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, light dinner ideas, or healthy food ideas for meal prep, this vibrant salad delivers flavor and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 medium zucchini chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
1 small red onion sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/3 cup kalamata olives halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting
1 lemon juiced
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread evenly on the baking sheet.
3. Roast vegetables for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
4. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
5. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let cool slightly.
7. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
8. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, and mint.
9. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
10. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use vegetable broth instead of water to boost flavor in the quinoa.
Let the salad rest before serving so the dressing fully absorbs.
Add crumbled feta cheese for extra richness and authentic Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg