Fall Quinoa Salad

Fall is right here, and what higher technique to begin the season off proper than with a recent salad that includes all of your fall favorites? This fall quinoa French dressing salad is simple to make and is nice for a comfortable night at dwelling!

Serves 2-3

Substances:  

For the Salad:

½ cup raw quinoa (any coloration)

2 cups child spinach, packed

½ pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved

1 ½ cups candy potato, peeled and minimize into ½” cubes

¼ cup dried cranberries 3 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

3 oz feta cheese, crumbled

2 tsp olive oil, divided ½ tsp salt, divided

⅛ tsp floor cinnamon

Freshly cracked pepper

For the French dressing:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp dijon mustard

Pinch or sprint of salt

Instructions:

– Preheat the oven to 400℉. In a medium mixing bowl, toss collectively Brussels sprouts, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt and a few freshly cracked pepper (about ⅛ tsp). Place the Brussels sprouts minimize facet down on one facet of a parchment-lined sheet pan. In the identical mixing bowl, toss collectively cubed candy potato, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and the bottom cinnamon. Unfold the candy potato evenly in a single layer on the opposite facet of the sheet pan. Bake for 25-Half-hour till every little thing is tender and the Brussels sprouts are barely browned, tossing every little thing as soon as midway via baking. Take away from the oven and permit to chill barely on the baking sheet.

– Whereas the Brussels sprouts and candy potato are roasting, prepare dinner the quinoa based on the bundle instructions. As soon as accomplished, fluff with a fork and put aside to chill. You may add a small pinch of salt to the cooked quinoa if desired.

– Subsequent, whisk collectively all of the French dressing components in a small bowl. Put aside. – In a big salad bowl or serving dish, mix collectively spinach, chilled quinoa, roasted Brussels sprouts and candy potato, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Toss with the French dressing and high with crumbled feta cheese.

Notes:

– Every bundle of quinoa usually bases the cooking time and course of off 1 cup of dried quinoa, so for this recipe simply estimate half as a lot water because the bundle suggests and prepare dinner for about half the time.

– Recipe makes 2 massive salads or 3 smaller ones. Be at liberty to high with some slices of cooked rooster breast for a really filling meal!

LAUREN | FOOD BLOGGER Lauren is a former athlete from Minnesota who shares every kind of gluten free recipes on her weblog, Zest and Lemons. She has a ardour for cooking and  images, and loves to assist others study extra about Celiac Illness. She can also be an oatmeal fanatic and is all the time making a large number within the kitchen.