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Healthy Fall Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies & Chickpeas

A vibrant and nutritious quinoa salad loaded with seasonal flavors, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and crunchy chickpeas, perfect for a filling dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 3 cups Fresh Greens
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
  5. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  7. Combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, dried cranberries, and fresh greens in a large bowl.
  8. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Adjust vinaigrette sweetness to preference. For added crunch, top with toasted nuts or seeds.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: quinoa salad, fall salad, roasted vegetables, healthy dinner, vegetarian recipe