roasted broccoli and quinoa salad

 
 

INGREDIENTS

 
 

1 cup dry quinoa prepared according to package directions and slightly cooled

2 cups roasted broccoli (recipe to follow)

3 cups baby spinach or kale chopped

1 green onion chopped

1/2 cup pistachios, chopped

DRESSING

1 lemon juiced

1/2 T apple cider vinegar

2 tsp maple syrup

3 T olive oil

Salt and pepper taste

ROASTED BROCCOLI

1 head of broccoli cut into florets

3 T olive oil

Juice of half lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

 METHOD

 

  1. Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with dressing.

For a hearty meal add shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breast. For vegetarian option add chicken peas and roasted sweet potato chunks (can roast on same sheet pan with broccoli).

Roasted Broccoli

  1. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.

  2. Arrange on a sheet pan in a single layer and roast in 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.