Roast Veggies Quinoa Salad
This colorful salad is a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner recipe collection. Root vegetables combined with quinoa, nuts and seeds is a nutritious combination that is a satisfying dish on its own. It is also a great choice for your next BBQ dinner party - you can rest assured that your quest will be getting a plenty of disease-fighting nutrients and plant protein on your watch.
This colorful salad is a perfect addition to your lunch and dinner recipe collection. Root vegetables combined with quinoa, nuts and seeds is a nutritious combination that is a satisfying dish on its own. It is also a great choice for your next BBQ dinner party - you can rest assured that your quest will be getting a plenty of disease-fighting nutrients and plant protein on your watch.
- 1 sweet potato (diced)
- 1 broccoli (cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cauliflower (cut into small pieces)
- 2 cup chopped kale
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup dried fruit (goji berries, blueberries)s, current
- tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 freshly squeezed lemon
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomato (optional)
- 1 cup seeds (pine nuts, pumpkin seeds)
- 1 cup quinoa
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Preheat oven to 220˚C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
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Place 1 cup of quinoa in a sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
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Place the quinoa in a large saucepan with 3 cups of water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Discard excess water.
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Spread diced sweet potato, broccoli, cauliflower and finally chopped garlic onto the lined tray in one layer and lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20-30 minutes until lightly brown.
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Chop kale and massage it with some freshly squeezed lemon to soften it, making it easier to chew and digest. Set aside.
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Let all ingredients cool down and then combine them all in a large bowl. Once all evenly combined, add extra squeezed lemon, olive oil and salt. Serve immediately drizzled with lemon cashew dressing.
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Store for up to 5 days in an air-tight container.
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