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Quick & Easy Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables

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This Quick & Easy Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables is a colorful, wholesome dish featuring protein-packed quinoa, tender roasted vegetables, and tangy feta cheese tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or healthy sides.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup instant or quick-cook quinoa (white, red, or tri-color)

2 cups frozen roasted vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, or mix)

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup lemon vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)

Optional add-ins: fresh parsley, baby spinach, canned chickpeas, pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  2. Heat frozen roasted vegetables per package instructions or roast fresh ones until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine warm quinoa and roasted vegetables.
  4. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Stir in crumbled feta and any optional add-ins like parsley, spinach, chickpeas, or pine nuts.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra vinaigrette as needed.
  7. Serve warm or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enjoy as a chilled salad.

Notes

Use fresh roasted sweet potatoes or cherry tomatoes for variety.

Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.

Swap feta with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan version.

Try balsamic or tahini dressing instead of lemon vinaigrette for a flavor twist.

Do not freeze; store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing / Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg